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QuiltFest 2026
The Birmingham Quilters Guild held their biennial quilt show in June at the Bessemer Civic Center. This marked my third BQG show with an entry. Each time I learn more about the process and people behind this mammoth undertaking. This year I only had one entry, the Lowery Quilt, made entirely by hand. I incorporated…
Mississippi Quilts 2026
In March I visited Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Columbus, Mississippi on quilt-related topics. On my way to Mississippi, I stopped by the Alabama Heritage headquarters in Tuscaloosa as a guest on their podcast series. (You can hear it here.) In Columbus, Mississippi I presented “Alabama Quilts and Their Stories” as part of the Alabama Historical Association’s…
2025 A Year in Review
SIXTEEN – the number of public presentations made this year with eleven on Alabama Quilts and Their Stories! I’ve never made that many presentations outside the classroom, so this is big. I’d like to revisit some of the people and places (and quilts). One of the largest audiences was early in the year at the…
Round Top Folk Festival 2025
Last weekend I had the pleasure of introducing people to the art of quilting! Some time back, I accepted Burritt on the Mountain’s Folk School’s request for participation. It was a lot of preparation and moving stuff, but I enjoyed spending time with the people who came through. Check out some of the pictures below.…
Guntersville 2025
My husband and I attended a history conference in Guntersville, AL last week. The weather was perfect! In case you need to see proof, check out the pictures below. Taking short trips around the state always reminds me how beautiful Alabama scenery is. Because my usual days are driving along the I65, I forget what…
About Beth Hunter
I am a historian and quilter who has lived all over Alabama. Quilting was something I really got into later in life and I find so much joy in creating a long-lasting memory for others. Currently, I am documenting quilts from all over Alabama for an upcoming book. If you know of a great story to go along with a quilt, let me know by contacting me below. I hope you enjoy this site and blog!
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Alabama Quilts
Want to see more quilts from around Alabama? Stay tuned for more information about my forthcoming book including 67 quilts (one for each county) with a special history of each.
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