Every year the Houston Quilt Festival puts up amazing exhibits highlighting different types and genres of quilts amongst the award winners. This year is no different, and Bob Ruggiero of Quilts, Inc. wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the ones coming. He says, "One of the more interesting and thought-provoking exhibits will surely be “Soul Stories.” Curated by noted and innovative art quilters and instructors Luana Rubin and An Marshall, it features works by visionary art quilters who intertwine the narratives of human existence with a meaningful blend of myths, legends, archetypes, stories, spiritual influences, and science.​" Click through to learn more about the exhibit, and to see some of the quilts that will be featured as part of it.

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"In other words, each quilt has a distinct subject message that combines with their visual artistry to make the viewer think.

It will feature 21 works in total, with some artists represented by more than one piece. Subjects include climate change, homelessness, hardships, the commonality of life, animal behavior, historical figures, feminism, spirituality, and death. The creators discuss their motivations/meanings in their Artist’s Statements, which will be displayed with the quilts."

Soul Stories will be on display at the Houston International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX from ​October 9-12, 2025.

Click Here, or the image below, to learn more about the exhibit and to see more of the featured quilts.

[Below Quilt: What Was the Earth Like, Mommy? (64” x 44”) by Dale Stuart​]