Sacred Threads, Powerful Messages in Oak Hill
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Sacred Threads, Powerful Messages in Oak Hill

“Smile: Whatever It Takes,” by Earamichia Brown, about a girl who’s survived abuse. Healing category.

“Smile: Whatever It Takes,” by Earamichia Brown, about a girl who’s survived abuse. Healing category. Photo by Bonnie Hobbs.

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“Pulse” by Laurie Ceesay in memory of those killed in the 2016 Orlando nightclub tragedy. Done in the style of the late Yvonne Porcella, who founded an international art quilt association.

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“City Cycling” by Janice Jones, Joy category.

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“Marafiki” is Swahili for “friend.” Quilter Barbara Allen believes people are “born with a shared heart and love for each other; racism is a product of broken adults.” Peace & Brotherhood category.

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“Origins” by Lucinda Graber, Peace & Brotherhood category.

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“The Pearl of Great Price,” by Patsy Kaufman, Inspiration category.

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“Art with Benefits,” by Diane Dresdner of Chantilly, Healing category.

The Sacred Threads quilt exhibition comes every two years to Floris United Methodist Church in Oak Hill. Within each work, artists tell stories of love, loss, joy, hope, healing, spirituality, peace and inspiration. Now in its 12th year, this national, juried exhibition of more than 200 quilts runs through July 23, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Meet the artists, Saturday, July 15, 2-4 p.m.