“Storied Threads,” an exhibit at Behringer-Crawford Museum, features dozens of handmade quilts with a common theme – the art of quilting as a reflection of life.
The featured textiles tell stories of their makers’ lives and the world around them – families, weddings, deaths, adventure, spirituality. The February opening, which was free to the public as part of ArtsWave Days, included a meet-and-greet with the artists and a presentation by Larry McKenney of Villa Hills, Kentucky, who discussed his technique of translating photo images into quilts.
“Storied Threads” continues through May 13 and is included in the cost of museum admission.
Click on a thumbnail below to view photo gallery from the event.
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- Anna Hancock with daughters Erin and Maridith in front of her quilt, “Airplanes and Propellers”
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- Museum YP coordinator Billie McDaniel with Joyce and Jeannette Collette
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- Geraldine Burkhart with museum executive director Laurie Risch
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- “Hancock Memorial Quilt” by Terrie Hancock Mangat at Behringer-Crowford “Storied Threads” exhibit.
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- “Jim Verdin Bell Maker” by Terrie Hancock Mangat
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- Judy Becker and Diane Kerkhoff
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- Pat Sturtzel, Landon Boone, Nick Sturtzel and Dan Sturtzel in front of a wedding quilt
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- Quilt artist Larry McKenney with a portrait of his mother
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- “Rainy Day in Old Beijing” by Larry McKenney
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- Richard and Gail Michalock
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- “Tranquil Sunset” by Larry McKenney
