cabinqltr

We are in Armstrong County, about 50 N of you.

jeanau

That's nice to know. Any favorite quilt shop up your way?
We have a couple of nice ones in this area, but it's always fun to check out "new shops"!

great aunt jacqui

yes this is interestig Im going to frame my small piece and print out this info an put it in back of the frame for forever because I am in love with this piece

great aunt jacqui

in one article I found on line the hmong women were very interested in our way of quilting and combined their way with that of the amish when they first arrived in the US. I agree things should not be misrepresented but After all it comes down to the $$. This could be a win win situation for the amish and hmong.

zkosh

I sure would like to see your quilt square. Any chance of a picture? :-D

great aunt jacqui

I'm going to try sunday eve, when my computer literate daughter will be here.

great aunt jacqui

here's my hmong piece! isn't it beautiful? each white dot is a stitch.

great aunt jacqui

the background is maroon, the piece is blue and the design on it is a piece of red on top that is stitched down. it is 5"x5"

zkosh

That is beautiful! Now I have a better idea of the kind of work they do.

SThao

Hi, I'm am a first generation Hmong American. I remember when I was younger my mother and I cross-stitch daily to create our traditional clothes, which included such patterns as the one you have.

This work is very intricate and hold strong meaning behind them. Depending on the style of the stitching and colors incorporated each one describes what clan you were from.

Moreover, there are certain quilts that depicts stories (either folk tales or true life experiences) of the Hmong people and their struggles before and after the War and how the Hmong were, and still are today, persecuted for assisting the Americans in this War.

These quilts are very precious to my people, the Hmong, and I am very happy to see that you all have come to appreciate the great artistic work as much as we do.