Kathleen Ware, Quiltmaker

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Kathleen Ware, Quiltmaker (1920--2001), captures both the folk art of quiltmaking and the personality of an individual folk artist. Located in the coast range of Oregon, the Ware home sits by the side of a well-traveled highway and attracts numerous quilt enthusiasts. The film shows Kathleen Ware's daily life and includes interactions with customers and family members. Unique is the film's handling of the economic aspect of quiltmaking in addition to personal aesthetics. From the placing of an order to the completion of the last stitch, the film details the entire process of creating a traditional Lone Star quilt. As the quilt grows, so does our knowledge of Kathleen Ware's vibrant spirit as quiltmaker, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Kathleen Ware, John Ware, Pat Dillon, Kenny Dillon

Crew: Steven Zibelman (Sound), Steve Mandell (Cinematography), Sharon R. Sherman (Director), Sharon R. Sherman (Editor), Sharon R. Sherman (Writer)

Country: United States of America

Runtime: 33 minutes

Quality: HD

Release: 1979

imdb rating 7

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