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 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 SAQA: "Over the course of ten years, Stitch Buffalo grew from an experimental weekly embroidery meetup for refugee women into a comprehensive textile arts center—graduating from borrowed community rooms to a 4600 sq. foot retail space and studio along the way. Each year, around 200 refugee women receive training, tools, and materials; earn money for their families; and find a safe space within their new host community. Founder and Executive Director Dawne Hoeg will tell the story of her vision, how it was brought to life, and how the programs and participants at Stitch Buffalo make it a welcoming place for everyone who loves textile arts." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA: "Join us as we step into the captivating world of World of WearableArt (WOW). Presented by Sarah Nathan, Head of Competition at WOW, she will take us behind the scenes of this globally renowned creative phenomenon. Learn about the intricacies of the competition, where designers from all over the world push boundaries with their extraordinary creations. Gain exclusive insights into the stories and inspirations behind these wearable masterpieces and the artists who bring them to life. The session also offers a glimpse into the magic of the WOW stage show.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Join us as we celebrate the publication of our winter Surface Design Journal, Friends with Fiber! We’ll hear from artists Andrea Loyer, Maedeh Tafvizi, and Matt Johnson - all of whom experiment beyond the confines of medium to create innovative work that offers new perspectives on fiber. As written by Surface Design Journal Editor, Elizabeth Kozlowski, “Friends with Fiber is really about recognizing the power of fiber when activated by artists' hands.”" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by SAQA​: "Yoshie Tokutake uses repurposed indigo fabrics in her strip-pieced art quilts. In this Textile Talk, we visit her studio and gallery in Matsumoto City, Nagano, Japan. “I never imagined this life for myself," she says. "I just couldn't waste the fabric, so I kept creating with it, and here I am today." Yoshie is interviewed by Naomi Ichikawa, chief editor of Yomiuri Quilt Time Magazine. This interview was recorded in Japanese and will be shown with English subtitles." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Quilt Alliance​: "Join the Quilt Alliance for a fresh batch of Go Tell It quilt documentation videos. This time, the spotlight is on our members. Come see how much you can learn about one quilt and one person in three minutes or less. Want to document your story with a Go Tell It video? We'll also give an overview of how you or your group can participate in this grassroots project.​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Learning about and working hands-on with global textiles while collaborating with compatriots from another country is an ideal way for college students to gain an appreciation of fabric art, museum work, and cross-cultural communication." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.

Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Spanning across media and disciplines, the Surface Design Association (SDA) is proud to present our Spring 2025 online workshop series! Join us as we hear from four of our workshop instructors, Lisa Klaulak on wet felting, Theda Sandiford on incorporating found and upcycled materials into textiles, Maggie Hensel-Brown on lacemaking, and Youngmin Lee on bojagi. Help us celebrate the many techniques and materials used in the field of fiber arts and get a sneak peek at our 2025 workshops!​" Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.