History Outside the Box
About the Artist
Her art does what art is suppose to do - triggers memories, feelings and makes us think.
Charles Lehmen
A great enthusiast for history, its' making, recording and accurate recounting!!!
Judge Joe Brown
T's talk was inspiring! She had the entire group spellbound and excited about her quilting, and the possibilities of what we can do to tell our own family stories with quilts.
Burke Quilters Unlimited
With empathy and love, my friend creates colorful quilts, which give an accurate interpretation of the history of my ancestors. Mitakuye Oyasin (All My Relations)
Wakia Chikala, Sicangu Lakota (Phil Little Thunder)
Your show was so uplifting last night. I loved every minute, I wish I could have stayed and talked with you all night. Thanks for coming to Sioux City.
DeeDee Johnson
You and Joe were super great! I can truthfully say that the response to you both was one of the most enthusiastic we've experienced here in Haymarket.
Haymarket Quilters Unlimited
T is an incredibly talented artist, storyteller and historian!
Kerry Desjardins
This quilt was beautiful and was receiving a LOT of attention. One could hardly get close enough to see it, let alone get a picture :)
Sew Fun 2 Quilt, Denver Quilt Show Blog
Terrific quilts and so much great information!
Annandale Quilters Unlimited
This was the BEST lecture. I really enjoyed the evening. I felt like I was back in my HS history class, which I loved!!
Barbara Zelenka Spink
What an eye opening, amazing presentation! And the quilts are spectacular! Thank you T and Joe!
Carol Shepherd
Thank you both! What a great time. Beautiful work and super stories.
Barbara Corey
It was so much fun! I was able to do far more/better than I ever expected. T is an amazing teacher.
Kate Dolan Brown
She is a fantastic speaker.
Melinda Horner
We were all fascinated with her authentic quilts and story-telling techniques. These are genuine legacy quilts and are outstanding!
Terri Tomoff, territomoff.com
Absolutely wonderful! Can we have her back again sometime?!
Sonja Lagon
We had a great day!! T is not only a great teacher, but so enjoyable to spend time with!
Lisa Fields
Best way ever to welcome spring and celebrate all creativity.
Mary Stauss
I had the most wonderful evening! The Jefferson invited a fantastic lecturer/storyteller for a return engagement.
Judi Nyerges
It was a great informative trunk show and the music and dancing just topped it off.
Marilyn Shepard
I loved the presentation very much.
Kathleen Grab
T is a fantastic speaker!
Melinda Horner
Beautiful, respectful and oozing with passion!
Ellen Drewes-Stoen
I enjoyed your lecture last night! You are truly an inspiration!
Loraine Vetter
T Carter is a National award winning quilter, accomplished fiber artist, author, historian, researcher and activist with expertise in the areas of social justice and Native American and Indigenous history. She holds a master’s degree in American History from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications and Art from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
T offers lectures/trunk shows and workshops through her business, History Outside the Box; “Quilts revealing history from many perspectives, including those of women, ordinary people, people of color and others whose voices have yet to be heard and whose stories remain untold.” She serves as president of the Indigenous Nations Alumni Alliance, George Mason University; and former co-president and co-vice president of the Mt. Vernon chapter of Quilters Unlimited. Ms. Carter lives near Washington, D.C.