Interview with Teddy Pruett, October 13, 2001

Interview Summary

Amy Henderson interviews Teddy Pruett, a quilt maker at the American Quilt Study group conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Pruett discusses the quilt she brought for the interview, which showcases her humorous, unique style of quilt making. She talks about how she began to quilt and how her style developed through her unconventional methods. Pruett also talks about how quilting influences her every day life as a creator and a quilt appraiser. She discusses the artistic qualities of a great quilt and a quilter and gives her opinion on the importance of storytelling in quilt making. She gives advice to future quilters and quilt historians, emphasizing the importance of stories and personal expression in the art.

Interview Keyword

Humorous quilts Recycled materials Fabrics Fabric art Quilting techniques Artistry Art quilts Abstract quilts Quilters Machine quilting Women in quilting Quilt appraisers American quilts

Interview LC Subject

Quilts Quilting Women Textiles Crafts & decorating Textile artists Decorative arts Artists Visual arts Storytelling American women, 1600-1900 Women’s voices

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