Patchwork’s Fiber Arts “Book” Club is back for our January meeting! Join us on Saturday, 1/31 at 2pm at Barnsdall Art Park for an afternoon of discussion, stitching, and (hopefully) sunshine.

​Last month, we explored the history of embroidery with The Subversive Stitch; this time, we’re diving into quilting. Instead of a traditional book, we’ve chosen two short documentary films. Just like a book club, the idea is to watch one or both of these films ahead of time, then come ready to hang out and discuss together at the park.

​This month’s selections are:

​The Quilters (Netflix)
A quietly powerful look inside a maximum-security prison in Missouri, where a group of men design and sew custom quilts for children in foster care—exploring creativity, purpose, and care through quilting.
How to watch: Streaming on Netflix.

​The Quilting Women of Gee’s Bend (PBS)
A vibrant portrait of the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, whose bold, improvisational quilts have become some of the most celebrated works of American art, rooted in history, community, and tradition.
How to watch: Streaming for free on PBS.org or the PBS app.

​Feel free to bring your latest and greatest portable WIP to work on while we chat. We’ll provide blankets, but you’re welcome to bring a lawn chair or your preferred seating to get comfy.

​Hope you’ll join us!

​Photo/Video Disclaimer: By joining us, you consent to being photographed or filmed for Patchwork’s promotional use. Although we aim to keep photography and videography minimal and will try our best to primarily capture images without discernible faces, your presence at the event may still be documented.