At the Johnson County Museum, quilting is more than just a craft or a way to bundle up in your bed. It’s a way to see history in the lives of ordinary people. The museum is hosting a temporary quilting exhibit, “Common Threads,” through Jan. 23. It’s been about 15 years since the museum last had a quilting exhibit on display. Andrew Gustafson, curator of interpretation for the museum, said it’s an especially appropriate exhibit to have on the centennial of the 19th Amendment, because “these quilts were all made by Johnson County women.” Gustafson notes many their stories that sometimes get overlooked or overshadowed are spotlighted.
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