Quilts and Health by Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz and Beth Donaldson with artwork by Susan Schrott DCSW, LCSW, CEDS, CYT
Name an illness, medical condition, or disease and you will find quiltmaking associated with it. From Alzheimer’s to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lou Gehrig’s Disease to Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and for nearly every form of cancer, millions of quilts have been made in support of personal well-being, health education, patient advocacy, memorialization of victims, and fundraising. In Quilts and Health, Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz, and Beth Donaldson explore the long historical connection between textiles and health and its continued and ever growing importance in contemporary society. This lavishly illustrated book brings together hundreds of health-related quilts—with imagery from abstract patterns to depictions of fibromyalgia to an ovarian cancer diary—and the stories behind the art, as told by makers, recipients, healthcare professionals, and many others. This incredible book speaks to the healing power of quilts and quiltmaking and to the deep connections between art and health.
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Susan Schrott brings nearly three decades of experience as a psychotherapist specializing in the field of eating disorders. She is a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, IAEDP Approved Supervisor, Certified Yoga Teacher and Professional Actress and Artist. She is available for lectures and workshops including her new Rise With Radiance workshop which integrates yoga, inspirational journaling and art. Her practice is in NYC and Westchetser NY. She can be reached at susanschrott@gmail.com and
