Traditional Art

The traditional arts of basketry, pottery, textiles, weaving, and woodworking are demonstrated. 
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Ruby Richey & Estelle Rineheart
Episode 7

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Ruby and Estelle discuss how interesting it is to see that you can create something with your hands. They discuss making the wedding ring quilt from scraps, how colorful they are, and that they last a...
Ruby Richey & Estelle Rineheart
Episode 8

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Ruby and Estelle discuss quilting because they have more time now, and because it's a hobby, and quilting for profit, or to give to family. They also reflect on how quilts used to be made for warmth...
Ruby Richey & Estelle Rineheart
Episode 4

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Ruby and Estelle discuss Ruby's husband's Dresden Plate quilt and how beautiful this method of trimming a quilt is.
Ruby Richey & Estelle Rineheart
Episode 10

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Ruby and Estelle discuss an afghan Rineheart is especially proud of, and using small scraps and making something out of it.
Ruby Richey & Estelle Rineheart
Episode 6

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Ruby and Estelle discuss why they enjoy quilting, including how interesting it is to plan a quilt, to choose colors, and select a pattern, and how relaxing it is to quilt.
Louise Nesbit | Digital Traditions
Louise Nesbit | Digital Traditions
Episode 1

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Born in the Brookgreen section of Pawleys Island, Louise Nesbit learned the art of African-American strip quilting as a child from her grandmother, Bobbitt Ohree. Drawing from West African principles...
Nellie Mursier Photos | Digital Traditions
Nellie Mursier Photos | Digital Traditions
Episode 5

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Quilter Quilter from McCormick, SC (McCormick County). Mursier's favorite pattern is a string square she named "String Albert." Mursier pays special attention to the size of the stitching in her...