Presented by SAQA​: "R. Mertens triangulates between the poetics of electricity, the production of the hand and artifacts of eschatology. In his Artwork, he explores the temporal nature of Fibers and Sound focused on a type of saudade that the writer Manuel de Melo states as “a pleasure you suffer, an ailment you enjoy,” or the melancholic joy of knowing that nothing lasts forever. Specifically, “Archeology of the Body" is a series of work that examines the body as an archaeological site. What do we hold in our bodies that we chose to remember and what are the things we can't forget?​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA: "Based in Philadelphia, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) is an intergenerational artist collaborative. Their work promotes creativity as a tool to build collective resilience. This Textile Talk features DVAA fiber artists Gloria Davis, Richie Lopez, and Heather Marie Scholl. We’ll hear from each artist about their art practice and talk to DVAA Executive Director Samantha Connors about building intergenerational community through art.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance as we look at the enduring appeal of contests and challenges in the quilting world. Why do quilters participate in challenges? What can we learn from challenging ourselves? We’ll share a slideshow of contest entries from the Quilt Alliance’s small quilt contests held from 2007-2018. Hear from some of the artists who entered and donated quilts. We'll also share a sneak peek at a brand new QA challenge launching in October." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Artist Ai Kijima spent six months in Rajasthan and Gujarat, India, based at an artist residency in a tribal village while also traveling extensively to cities and rural areas across the region. She observed how textile and craft practices are part of daily life and explored new directions in her own work. In this episode of Textile Talks, she reflects on how the experience is shaping her evolving artistic practice." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Dive into the details of how to best store, pack, ship, and exhibit textile- and fiber-based work with an eye towards preservation. Curator and Gallery Director lydia see and Textile Conservator Amanda Holden will present on a range of methods, from industry standards to innovative DIY ideas. Regardless of where you are in your artistic career, this talk will provide valuable insight on how you can keep your work safe and exhibition ready for years to come. This event is free and open to the public; registration is required.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA​: "Join Melinda Schwakhofer on her Muscogee Journey, the story of how Schwakhofer has used art quilts and textile art to map her re-connection with her Native American roots. Schwakhofer began this body of work in 2008 to process and articulate not only her personal story and exploration of challenging family roots, but also how her personal experiences relate to the wider story of her Muscogee ancestry.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance for a special Textile Talk introducing the relaunch of Quilters' Save Our Stories (QSOS), our long-running oral history project that's re-opening for new interviews this year. This hour-long session will explore what's new in the updated QSOS initiative, why documenting quilters' stories matters more than ever, and how you can get involved in preserving the voices of your quilting community. You'll leave inspired and empowered to help save our stories—one quiltmaker at a time." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the International Quilt Museum​: "Join the International Quilt Museum for a special Textile Talk with quiltmaker and musician Eliza Hardy Jones. Jones will talk about her methodology behind her Song Quilts project, her latest exhibition of those quilts at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, and new pieces she is working on." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

"Join us for a celebration of our 250th episode of Textile Talks! We'll hear from the directors of our partner organizations: International Quilt Museum, Quilt Alliance, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), and Surface Design Association. We'll revisit some of our favorite episodes, raffle door prizes, and celebrate 5 years of free textile education.​​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA​: "Cecilia Koppmann is an award-winning artist based in Argentina who is known for her striking, modern quilts, as well as her generous teaching style. Throughout her adult life, Cecilia believes the art of quilting has rescued her multiple times, specifically during two different bouts with cancer, the pandemic, as well as moments of personal stress.​​ In this interview by Teresa Duryea Wong, Cecilia will share how the power of quilts has helped her heal in her own life, and how others can apply these life lessons to their own journeys.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join us May 14, 2025, at 2 pm EDT for the next Quilt Alliance Textile Talk. We’ll share a conversation with Victoria Findlay Wolfe and Teresa Duryea Wong about Victoria’s new book, “The Quilting Experience: a Celebration of Community and Patchwork,” and exhibition, “Option Expedition.” We’ll also see a tour of the exhibition recorded by Victoria at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, during AQS QuiltWeek. A live Q&A with Victoria and QA director Amy Milne will round out the program.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "IQM Curator of International Collections Marin Hanson and International Advisory Board Member Roderick Kiracofe look back on their recent trip exploring the textiles of Uzbekistan.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Surface Design Association​: "Held in partnership with Florida CraftArt, Spaces Between explores edges, thresholds, and borders, whether cultural, environmental, psychological, or physical. Highlighting work made with a fibers sensibility—including traditional and cross-disciplinary materials, techniques, and practices, as well as experimental processes and material innovation—juror Akiko Kotani selected 30 artworks from more than 385 submissions that cultivate a deeper understanding of in-between spaces and what it can mean to navigate through and reside within them.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA: "Art can play a powerful role in healing environments, such as hospitals, by reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and offering emotional support for patients and their families. By encouraging artists to share pieces that reflect their inner journeys, Sacred Threads supports creative expression as a therapeutic process, helping artists process life’s challenges and find peace. Viewers experience these powerful narratives visually, fostering empathy, introspection, and a shared sense of healing through art’s transformative power. This exchange cultivates a sense of community and mutual support, where art becomes a healing tool that uplifts all involved.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance​: "Join the Quilt Alliance for the first QSOS Memorial Spotlight to honor interviewees who made a significant contribution to quilt history. We’ll feature Viola Canady, founder of the historic Daughters of Dorcas quilt guild, who was interviewed for the Quilters Save Our Stories project twice—in 2002 and 2004, interviewed by Evelyn Salinger. We’ll listen to excerpts from Viola’s interviews, and hear from her family members, past members of the Daughters of Dorcas, and other artists and historians impacted by this community pioneer." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Join the International Quilt Museum for a conversation with poet and IQM fellow Stefania Gomez for a discussion on her poetry and redwork quilts in the museum's collection." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by The Tang Museum in partnership with Surface Design Association (SDA): "Curator Rebecca McNamara presents on the work of Mexican-American artist Yvette Molina in the two-year, evolving installation Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves at the Tang Museum at Skidmore College. Breaking rules of the traditional gallery, it is both an art installation and a community hangout space that encourages visitors to consider care for the elements, one another, and all living beings as deeply intertwined." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA​: "We Gather at the Edge: Black Women and Contemporary Quilts is an exhibition that celebrates Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi's collection acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2024. The exhibition is organized around themes that reveal why Black women gather. The quilts, diverse in style and technique, share histories of consciousness, personal memories, and calls to action." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance for a Quilters' Save Our Stories oral history interview with Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi, artist and founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network. QA executive director Amy Milne will conduct the interview." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.