Interview with Nancy Martin, November 2, 2002

Interview Summary

Kay Jones interviews Nancy Martin, a quilter and quilt book writer from New Jersey. Martin discusses her personal connections to quilting, including how she began quilt, how quilting has impacted her family life, and her quilt business and books she has written. She talks about her formal education in elementary education and how it has influenced her quilting abilities and ability to teach quilting classes. She also talks about broader aspects of quilting, including what makes a great quilter as well as a great quilt and museum quilt. She talks about the cultural impact of quilting on her community, particularly her involvement in quilt shows, quilting guilds, and sharing quilting knowledge with future generations. She discusses the importance of quilting on education, American culture, and American women in particular.

Interview Keyword

Quilt preservation Uses for quilts Antique quilts Family quilts Traditional quilts Contemporary quilts Quilting books Quilt stores Teaching quilting Binding Quilt sleeves Hand quilting Machine piecing

Interview LC Subject

Quilts--Design
Quilts Quilting Textiles Textile artists Decorative arts Crafts & decorating Women Sewing Sewing machines Families Artists Gifts College majors Quilting as art Fabrics Fabric arts

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