“Following a good story and sharing it with others has been my life’s work.”

Kathleen Curtis Wilson
Author, Historian, Speaker

A Brand-New Journey & A Cherished Classic, Reimagined

A new novel, coming June 9, 2026 from your favorite bookseller. Preorder Now

Limited edition reprint of Kathleen’s 2001 book, The Quiet Work of Women: Textile Art from Southern Appalachia.

Kathleen
Curtis

Wilson

The Quiet Work of Women
Textile Art from Southern Appalachia

After years of personal interviews in homes, libraries, and basements across southern Appalachia, Wilson compiled a large archive of textiles along with stories of the makers. 

Textile Art from Southern Appalachia: features 44 woven bed coverlets and 2 quilts from the original collection. 

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Textile Treasures from Appalachia.
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By Kathleen Wilson June 13, 2023
Book reading and signing - June 17th from 2 PM to 4PM. Come to The Inn at Warm Springs to meet our Guest Speaker, author of Dancing at the Warm Springs Hotel. Read more for details.
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