Quilting: Connecting Generations Through Art and Warmth
Staff Report / Lansinglocal.org
**Quilts: A Connection to Beauty, Warmth, and History**
Lansing, MI - At Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing, Michigan, the timeless craft of quilting is celebrated for its artistic beauty, functional warmth, and its powerful ability to connect generations. A recent statement from the library highlighted the multifaceted nature of quilts, underscoring their role not only as works of art but also as practical creations meant to nurture care and love for oneself and others.
"You can make quilts beautiful things that can be artwork, or something to keep you warm. To love and care for yourself and others. And it's also something that connects us to those who came before," reads the statement, reflecting the deep cultural and personal significance tied to quilting.
Quilts continue to serve both as enduring symbols of creativity and as cherished reminders of history, celebrating not just skill and craft, but also love and connection across time.
Source: Capital Area District Libraries | Lansing MI
Source Type: Library
Source Location: Lansing
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