Beyond the Barrier - a Special Exhibit of Sacred Threads 2009

In the fall of 2008, prison Chaplain Jami Burns formed a new activity group at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, OH which provided the participating inmates with an opportunity to express their life’s journey through quilting. Many of these women have never quilted before but their works give voice to powerful emotions and deep faith.

Karen Musgrave of The Alliance of American Quilts has interviewed several of the artists for Quilter's Save Our Stories. Karen has also added more information about the women on her blog.

The images and text are provided courtesy of the artists and are copyrighted.

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