Transmissions Quilts

Frequently Asked Questions

Why quilts and audio?

Line drawing of of a person wearing headphones from behind, with hands on the cans.

Quilts and audio both answer the question “what will last?” This question has always been relevant and yet feels particularly present these days.

What will last? The physical, the durable, the object from my grandma. If the future has people, may those people stay warm.

What will last? The ambient, the fleeting, the short-wave audio file saved on this cassette. If the future has music, may we contribute to its soundscape.

What is a quilting bee?

A quilting bee is a traditional gathering space where often women and gender-exploded people could gather and make work together. They share stitches but perhaps more importantly they share food, gossip and the commitment to keeping each other safe. They are the places where people who are not given places make themselves a place.

How is this a textile project when many of the collaborating artists are working in other mediums?

Quilts can hold anything. This project is a celebration and a test of that. Let’s see how jazz music, tattoos and a ceramic mug can smash together to make a quilt.

Does my friend deserve a quilt?

yes :)

How many years do I have to be quilting to be able to get involved in this project?

absolutely zilch get in here girl.