Interview with Terrie Newman, November 3, 2000

Interview Summary

Terrie Newman, a quilting teacher and quilter, is interviewed for the Quilters' S.O.S. Oral History Project. Newman talks about the quilt she brought in for the interview, entitled "Sentimental Me." She discusses the technical aspects of quilting, including hand quilting techniques, the use of photo transfers, and creating her own quilt designs. Newman also talks about the personal aspects of quilting, including how she got started in quilting, her career as a quilting teacher, and the inspirations behind the quilts she creates. Newman touches on the cultural aspects of quilting, such as the impact of quilting on American history, the various quilting guilds she participates in, and her quilt collection.

Interview Keyword

Sentimental quilts Quilt designs Pictorial quilts Women and quilts Quilting techniques Quilt teachers Hand quilting Photo transfers Documenting quilts Quilt classes Quilting challenges Traditional quilting Machine piecing Quilting guilds Social aspects of quilting Wearable art Family heirlooms Quilt collecting

Interview LC Subject

Quilts Quilting Textiles Textile artists Decorative arts Crafts & decorating Women Women’s voices Artists Families American women, 1600-1900 Teachers Gifts Creativity

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