12 Quilts
every two months
13 Artists
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About Cloth in Common

Cloth in Common is a small group of international artists who work with fiber. Our quilts are based on a one-word prompt submitted once every two months by a member. We have two months to complete the quilt. Each round (12 prompts) lasts for two years. We share our thoughts and art on this site.

From the Blog
Deconstructing Everywhere
When this prompt was first revealed, I started seeing the term “deconstruction” being used in connection with fabric, not in the literal sense of tearing...
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Kintsugi
I soon arrived at an event from my childhood regarding this theme. I was about 9 years old and was arguing with my younger sister....
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A Very Literal Deconstruction
The word ‘deconstruction’ immediately brings to mind the French philosopher Jacques Derrida and his critique of Western metaphysics. Influenced by his ideas, deconstructivist art challenges...
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