If you are in Toronto, you might want to check this out: Hogg's Hollow Disaster Quilt by fibre artist Laurie Swim, just take the subway to the York Mills Station. Housed in glass this 2-6 metre quilt marks the 50th anniversary of an accident that took place 10 metres underground killing 5 Italian immigrant workers while digging out a water main for the city. You can read the story here. ************************************************* And if you are ever in Florida, Cynthia M-R discovered Nana's Quilts in Brooksville while on a 3 hour trip to Daytona. Thanks Cynthia, for the photos!
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