Meet Marion Keller! of Carrefour: European Quilt Show - Ep. 205

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Marion Keller, the Lead Artistic Program Designer for Carrefour European Patchwork Meeting, one of the most unique and internationally celebrated quilt events in the world. Marion never expected to work in the quilting industry or spend her days surrounded by quilts and textile art, but after six years with Carrefour, she considers herself an honorary member of the quilting community. In this episode, Marion shares the story behind the show and explains why the breathtaking valley of Alsace creates the perfect setting for this immersive four-day quilting and textile arts experience. We also dive into the fascinating history of the event. The original 1995 symposium in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines commemorated the 300th anniversary of the Amish movement. Because Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is considered the birthplace of the Amish faith, the gathering brought together historians, descendants of Anabaptist communities, textile enthusiasts, and artists from around the world. That symposium eventually evolved into the internationally recognized Carrefour quilt show. What makes Carrefour so distinctive is its curatorial approach. Rather than displaying individual quilts from many makers in one shared exhibit, invited textile artists present cohesive bodies of work that transform each venue into a complete artistic experience. The exhibitions are spread throughout four villages in the valley, creating an unforgettable mix of quilting, textile art, history, architecture, and culture. In this episode, we talk about: - The history of Carrefour European Patchwork Meeting - Quilt exhibitions in Alsace, France - Textile art and curatorial design - The connection between Amish history and quilting - International quilting communities - Creating immersive artistic experiences through quilts Learn more about Carrefour and upcoming events: https://patchwork-europe.eu/en/home/ Follow along on Instagram: @carrefour\_patchwork If you love quilting, textile art, quilt history, or dream of attending an international quilt show, this episode is for you. Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros. Logo art by Myranda Mondry. Want to see more? You can find it here: - Find Podcast Merch here! nygqs.printify.me - Follow along on Instagram:  Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow  Long-arming - https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany - Subscribe to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow - Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message