Publisher's Synopsis
Journey of Hope collects the best of over 1,000 entries of vibrant, moving quilts inspired by President Barrack Obama and his path to the White House. Stitched by men and women from all walks of life, each quilt has a story to tell and is accompanied by an illuminating artist?s statement. All quilts shown in this book will be part of the prestigious travelling exhibit, curated by the author, which will begin in Japan and end in America, being shown in regular museums, quilting and craft ones, Afro-American museums. Filled with the spirit of hope and change that inspired Obama?s campaign, journey of Hope is a testament to the American dream and the quilter?s art, and continues the long tradition of using quilts to record history.
