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Pennsylvania Folklore: Woven Together
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The story of folk art in Pennsylvania is a story of the many cultures that make the Commonwealth what it is. Pennsylvania Folklore: Woven Together explores some of the many textile arts that can be found throughout the state, examining the traditions behind them and the motivations of the craftspeople creating them.
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Tina Williams Brewer talks bout the inspiration and design of her quilt “Say It With Iron.”
Tina Williams Brewer talks about the inspiration and design of her quilt “Divine Plan.”
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