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Today's renewed interest in our basic rights has become part of popular culture and breaking news. From the Mexican border to the #MeToo movement, these images made in fabric are amazing, colourful, and thought provoking. The images offer a new perspective and answer the new demand for attention. These 65 quilts focus on the history of the battles for human, civil, and political rights, and the continuing developments today. They also celebrate the heroes. The heroes who fought for rights, as well as the events that have drawn the attention of news media and the public. Personal stories offer moving reminders and encouragement for future rights successes. The quilts are created by 47 artists from six countries. AUTHOR: Susanne Miller Jones is a retired teacher turned fiber artist, curator, and author. She is the author of Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey and HERstory Quilts: A Celebration of Strong Women.

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Dares us to be our better selves at a moment when we, as citizens of the US, and citizens of the world, face new challenges regarding human rights and human decency. --Lea McComas, award-winning artist, author, and teacher This collection opened my mind, challenged my assumptions, and shed light on new points of view. I have been enriched by the experience . . . this is a journey worth taking. --Susan Lenz, fiber artist Each small quilt is powerful and poignant on its own but the exhibit as a whole gives the feeling of immense strength . . . not to be missed! --Nancy Prince, author; Best of Show, Houston International Quilt Festival, 2014 An evocative glimpse throughout history of people who have effected influence beyond their dreams . . . represents both world- and life-changing inspirations. --Lisa Walton, President, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)

An evocative glimpse throughout history of people who have effected influence beyond their dreams . . . represents both world- and life-changing inspirations. --Lisa Walton, President, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) Dares us to be our better selves at a moment when we, as citizens of the US, and citizens of the world, face new challenges regarding human rights and human decency. --Lea McComas, award-winning artist, author, and teacher Each small quilt is powerful and poignant on its own but the exhibit as a whole gives the feeling of immense strength . . . not to be missed! --Nancy Prince, author; Best of Show, Houston International Quilt Festival, 2014 This collection opened my mind, challenged my assumptions, and shed light on new points of view. I have been enriched by the experience . . . this is a journey worth taking. --Susan Lenz, fiber artist

Dares us to be our better selves at a moment when we, as citizens of the US, and citizens of the world, face new challenges regarding human rights and human decency. --Lea McComas, award-winning artist, author, and teacher An evocative glimpse throughout history of people who have effected influence beyond their dreams . . . represents both world- and life-changing inspirations. --Lisa Walton, President, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) Each small quilt is powerful and poignant on its own but the exhibit as a whole gives the feeling of immense strength . . . not to be missed! --Nancy Prince, author; Best of Show, Houston International Quilt Festival, 2014 This collection opened my mind, challenged my assumptions, and shed light on new points of view. I have been enriched by the experience . . . this is a journey worth taking. --Susan Lenz, fiber artist

Each small quilt is powerful and poignant on its own but the exhibit as a whole gives the feeling of immense strength . . . not to be missed! --Nancy Prince, author; Best of Show, Houston International Quilt Festival, 2014 Dares us to be our better selves at a moment when we, as citizens of the US, and citizens of the world, face new challenges regarding human rights and human decency. --Lea McComas, award-winning artist, author, and teacher An evocative glimpse throughout history of people who have effected influence beyond their dreams . . . represents both world- and life-changing inspirations. --Lisa Walton, President, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) This collection opened my mind, challenged my assumptions, and shed light on new points of view. I have been enriched by the experience . . . this is a journey worth taking. --Susan Lenz, fiber artist

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Susanne Miller Jones is a retired teacher turned fiber artist, curator, and author. She is the author of Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey and HERstory Quilts: A Celebration of Strong Women.

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