Interview with Cliff Bailey, January 8, 2008

Partial Transcript: Uh, this is Le Rowell and today's date is January 8, 2008.

Segment Synopsis: Introduction of Quilters S.O.S. and interviewee, Cliff Bailey. The interview was held to display his quilt for the Day Alliance and in part of a series called "Quilts as Diplomacy."

Keywords: Quilters’ S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories; Quilts as Diplomacy

Subjects: Quilters; Quilting.; Quiltmakers; Quiltmaking; Quilts

Partial Transcript: Um, tell us about the touchstone quilt you decided to bring today.

Segment Synopsis: Bailey has made a quilt that he's fond of, in part because of the nosegay pattern, use of colors, and feed sack fabric. He utilizes and collects feed sack materials for quiltmaking.

Keywords: Baby's breath; Chicken feed; Chickens; Fabric - Feedsack; Nosegay pattern

Subjects: Childhood; Quilters; Quilting.; Quiltmakers; Quiltmaking; Quiltmaking process; Quilts

Partial Transcript: So what age did you start quiltmaking?

Segment Synopsis: Bailey describes his introduction to quilting by his family, and his reintroduction in his 20s. His family used several different kinds of fabric for quilts, but he mostly uses feed sacks.

Keywords: Aunts; Everyday use; Fiber - Polyester; Fiber - Wool; Grandmothers; Hand quilting; Home studio; Quilt use

Subjects: Quilters; Quilting.; Quiltmakers; Quiltmaking; Quiltmaking purpose; Quilts

Partial Transcript: And what do you find most pleasing about quiltmaking?

Segment Synopsis: Bailey's puzzle-like approach to quilting makes it interesting for him.

Keywords: Fabric; Hand quilting; Machine quilting; Puzzles; Touching

Subjects: Quilters; Quilting.; Quiltmakers; Quiltmaking; Quiltmaking process; Quilts

Partial Transcript: And, um, describe your, uh, studio at home.

Segment Synopsis: Bailey describes his home studio.

Keywords: Assembly; Home studio; Offices; Sewing machines; Tables; Televisions

Subjects: Quilters; Quilting.; Quiltmakers; Quiltmaking; Quiltmaking process; Quilts