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A unique travelogue celebrating Washington, DC, through the unique lens of art quilts. 103 fiber artists used their talent and creativity to depict special sights, sites, and events in the Washington, DC, area. These art quilts cover the iconic to the lesser known: the White House and Senate, the Smithsonian museums, the neighborhood of Georgetown, and even an oasis of lotus flowers on the Anacostia River. Enjoy unusual looks at 103 sites in and around DC—each photo shows a colorful view crafted from fabric Each art quilt is accompanied by interesting facts about the site. The sites include top destinations near DC: Manassas Battlefield Park, Mount Vernon, CIA headquarters, the Tidal Basin and many more. Nearly 25 million people visited Washington, DC, in 2019. Inspired by the Nation’s Capital will make the perfect souvenir or gift for those who enjoyed their visit to our nation’s capital.

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Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto is a fiber artist, curator of art quilt exhibits, and the author of several books, including Inspired by the National Parks. She has resided in the Washington, DC, area for more than 40 years, quilting all the while. www.donnadesoto.com & www.inspiredquilts.com

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