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PROJECT HISTORY:
In 2015, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op partnered with UAB’s Department of Art & Art History and the Birmingham
Museum of Art to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches through
open sewing sessions that yielded 461 quilt blocks. Sew-Op members stitched the blocks together and
made three quilts which were installed at the Selma Public Library and the Alabama Department of Archives in Montgomery during the anniversary. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, collaborators decided to make TMQ an annual project. Each year, Bib & Tucker members choose a civil or human rights theme and facilitate open sewing sessions and discussion. During these sessions, participants create quilt blocks that express personal feelings about the theme. Bib & Tucker members then stitch the blocks into quilts that are exhibited in tandem with a relevant anniversary or day of recognition. For more information or to see photos from years past, like and follow The March Quilts on Facebook. To hear about this project from those who have participated, check out The March Quilts Oral Histories on YouTube.
Museum of Art to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches through
open sewing sessions that yielded 461 quilt blocks. Sew-Op members stitched the blocks together and
made three quilts which were installed at the Selma Public Library and the Alabama Department of Archives in Montgomery during the anniversary. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, collaborators decided to make TMQ an annual project. Each year, Bib & Tucker members choose a civil or human rights theme and facilitate open sewing sessions and discussion. During these sessions, participants create quilt blocks that express personal feelings about the theme. Bib & Tucker members then stitch the blocks into quilts that are exhibited in tandem with a relevant anniversary or day of recognition. For more information or to see photos from years past, like and follow The March Quilts on Facebook. To hear about this project from those who have participated, check out The March Quilts Oral Histories on YouTube.
YEAR 8: A(MEND)
What does it mean to amend? Each of us has the ability to make small, intentional changes that can positively impact our communities and these changes begin with a single step, or stitch! During Year 8 of The March Quilts, Bib & Tucker will ask our communities to explore what A(MEND) means to them and how we can use art to advocate for the changes that we wish to see.
In 2022, in partnership with hosting organizations, the Sew-Op will facilitate in-person sewing sessions throughout Alabama. During these sessions, hosting sites will first facilitate discussions about how we can mend and amend in order to see positive change in our communities. Participants will then stitch a block that illustrates their feelings on topics from these discussions. It is our hope that when these blocks are sewn together they will be a visual representation of the concerns of the community: quilts that are a catalyst for change as well as a tool for activism and engagement.
There is no limit on how a block can be made. Participants can incorporate words, illustrations, and even abstract designs to convey their message. The March Quilts project is open to everyone, regardless of sewing experience. It is the Sew-Op’s mission to make sewing more accessible to all, and we welcome all interested parties to take part in this program.
In 2022, in partnership with hosting organizations, the Sew-Op will facilitate in-person sewing sessions throughout Alabama. During these sessions, hosting sites will first facilitate discussions about how we can mend and amend in order to see positive change in our communities. Participants will then stitch a block that illustrates their feelings on topics from these discussions. It is our hope that when these blocks are sewn together they will be a visual representation of the concerns of the community: quilts that are a catalyst for change as well as a tool for activism and engagement.
There is no limit on how a block can be made. Participants can incorporate words, illustrations, and even abstract designs to convey their message. The March Quilts project is open to everyone, regardless of sewing experience. It is the Sew-Op’s mission to make sewing more accessible to all, and we welcome all interested parties to take part in this program.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Want to Host an A(MEND) Sewing Session?
If your group or organization would like to host a TMQ8 sewing session please fill out the following application. Bib & Tucker will provide all sewing supplies and materials and we will also have facilitators available to guide participants through the process of sewing. The goal of these workshops is to not only facilitate hand sewing, but to also provide the public with an opportunity to engage in conversation about our communities biggest concerns.
If you do not want to host a session, but would like to attend one, please check out our program schedule.
If you do not want to host a session, but would like to attend one, please check out our program schedule.
Questions? Please send them to bibandtuckersewop@gmail.com
This project is made possible by funding from:
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