Stitching Together History

Mary Kerr is an American Quilt Society–certified appraiser, quilt curator, and award-winning quilter. She has been a quilt instructor for more than 40years, and her current lectures and workshops focus on quilt history and the preservation of antique textiles. She is the author of many books on quilting, including Southern Quilts. marykerr.com Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto is a fiber artist, art quilt curator, and the author of several quilt books, including Inspired by the Nation's Capital. She has resided in Virginia for more than 40 years, quilting all the while. inspiredquilts.com The Virginia Quilt Museum cultivates and preserves the quilting arts in Virginia. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the museum promotes quilting's unique blend of art and cultural heritage. vaquiltmuseum.org