Comments

Below are some comments written by visitors about the wonderful quilts.

  • "I love the quilts. It’s amazing seeing them all coming into the
    library."
  • "The beautiful artwork certainly enlivens the atmosphere at the library."
  • "They are absolutely stunning. Being a quilter myself I find them to
    be exquisite."
  • "I think the quilts show the hard work that these sisters put into them. They are very nice."
  • "These quilts are excellent and the Kraft shows a master piece of “show me some more”, and to sum it up how much do they cost?"
    If they are for sale. "
  • "These quilts are lovely! Amazing art."
  • "Such beautiful quilts. They gave me such a joyous feeling."
  • "Beautiful"
  • "Great Job"
  • "Their handy work is just too good a job."
  • "I really like the quilts, the creativity is outstanding and I really appreciate the fact that they were brought here for us to admire."
  • "I am blown away by the colors and meanings behind some of the quilts. Makes me want to go out and learn how to put together something as beautiful as these quilts."
  • "They are a feast for the eyes and the soul."
  • "Wow, very palpable! Almost brought me to tears. I love the fact that throughout all of the years it is still meaningful. I hope we can all appreciate what we have now and the people who have made it possible. We can continue to have hope and dream big! RCC did a great job! Very proud!"
  • "Thank you for bringing your beautiful creation to RCC! They are an inspiration and a joy."
  • "These quilts are so beautiful!!! They simply took my breath away".
  • "I think the quilts are beautiful. Thanks for displaying them at RCC. They signify something that at one time was very important to African Americans and has lost its importance."
  • A beautiful piece of art, true to the heart. Breathtaking".
  • "I want them!"
  • "These pieces of art are dynamic! They are beautiful and represent such great talent. Just wonderful. So glad RCC has such great taste for this work of art!"
  • "These quilts are amazing. Favorites #23,24,25."
  • "Beautiful"
  • "This is a breath taking exhibition of an art form that has played a central role in the saga of Black liberation in America. The cultural and political symbolism in these quilts is very powerful. I think the college should acquire some or all of these quilts from the artists and make them part of the library's depository of cultural artifacts."
  • "I really enjoyed viewing the quilts. I can't even imagine how much time & energy it took for you all to accomplish this. Thank you for sharing."
  • "Beautiful exhibit, very warm."
  • "It's a beauty to know man can accomplish, what human beings can do with their hands and brains. They are beautiful quilts and I enjoy visting the library."
  • "With all the work you have put in making these quilts, you have done a beautiful job."
  • "Thank you for the beautiful quilts!"
  • "Excellent, thanks for the exhibit."