History Outside the Box Quilting by T Carter

08/26/2026

So excited and honored to be a part of this spectacular project! Please check out my two quilts:
“Finally Federally Recognized: Indigenous Nations of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
(Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Nansemond, Pamunkey, Rappahannock, Upper Mattaponi)” and
“Tauxenent/Doeg: The Land Has Memory”

Virginia history takes an unexpected form in “Stitching Together History.”

Across 250 individual quilts, artists have interpreted famous figures, defining events, meaningful places, surprising details, and ideas that have influenced the Commonwealth. Every piece measures just 20 inches square, yet the exhibition encompasses centuries of history and an impressive range of artistic approaches.

See all 250 quilts at the Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill in Dayton, Virginia, through December 22, 2026.

Special thanks to:
VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission Virginia Humanities Virginia is for Lovers Quilters

08/25/2026

Eclectic Embellishing lecture tonight. A busy and beautiful day/evening at Cabin Branch Quilters Guild, Woodbridge, Virginia!

08/24/2026

Bedazzling Beadwork workshop. Cabin Branch Quilters Guild, Woodbridge, Virginia. Fun & fabulous students!! Thank you for a fantastic day of beading and lively conversation.

08/03/2026

Joe & I are excited to be back in Minnesota to share one of our favorite History Outside the Box programs—Indigenous! Together we’ll explore Indigenous history, culture and lifeways through the art of quilting. Also, singing and dancing!! The event is free and open to the public. If you’re nearby, we’d love to see some familiar faces and make new friends. Please join us!

07/24/2026

2028 calendar now OPEN!!! 😍Check out our programs at: historyoutsidethebox.net

06/30/2026

A spectacular display of quilts!!! Opens this weekend! A must see!! (Two of my quilts are in this exhibit and book)

Spend part of your July 4 weekend celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and American history at the Virginia Quilt Museum. The "Stitching Together History" Opening Weekend includes special exhibition experiences, activities for children, signed books from Mary Kerr, and an ice cream social at Silver Lake Mill featuring traditional ice cream churned by the mill wheel.

Free admission for artists and Pay What You Will admission for all guests.

Advance registration is encouraged.

---> Register at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uV2TF2-uRULfvOezsRyolQ or go to vaquiltmuseum.org and choose the “Events” tab.

06/11/2026

A SPECTACULAR collection of quilts! A must see!! I’m grateful that two of my quilts are part of this remarkable exhibit.

"Stitching Together History" opens July 4 and July 5 with a weekend full of creativity, community, and meaningful stories woven through American history.

Join the Virginia Quilt Museum for this special exhibition opening featuring children’s activities, signed copies of the Stitching Together History book with Mary Kerr, and a beloved ice cream social at Silver Lake Mill featuring ice cream churned by the mill wheel.

Pay What You Will admission is available for all guests.

👉Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan. Register at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uV2TF2-uRULfvOezsRyolQ
or go to vaquiltmuseum.org and choose the “Events” tab.

05/18/2026

2027 calendar is filling up! Dates open in March, April, May, June, July & Aug. only. Please schedule soon!

05/13/2026

Indigenous lecture at Village Piecemakers, Poolesville, MD. Oh, my—what a fun guild!! Thank you so much for your hospitality, an interesting discussion/Q&A and our delish meal at Bassett’s (Maryland crab cakes!!! 🦀).

04/16/2026

On the rode again—today we gave an extended version of our Indigenous program to Village Quilters of Catonsville, MD. We shared quilts, told stories, laughed, shed a couple tears, sang, danced and enjoyed a magnificent homemade feast. What a wonderful day with lovely quilters! Many thanks.