Carolyn Mazloomi, interviewed by Emelie Gevalt, 2021-09-07

Carolyn Malzoomi is a scholar, author, curator, quilter and founder of The Women of Color Quilters Network. In the interview, Mazloomi discusses the origins of the Network as a forum for African American quilters to learn the historical significance of African American quiltmaking and develop as working artists. Throughout the interview she speaks about the process of designing and creating her quilts, the significance of using cotton in her work, and the challenges she faces when making patchwork quilts. She also shares her thoughts on Gee’s Bend and the overlooked contribution that Roland Freeman's books played in the advancement of the Gee’s Bend quilting community. Carolyn also touches upon her curatorial style, which focuses on the quilters' authentic voices and their stories.