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New Jersey is a diverse and vibrant state known for its captivating mix
of bustling cities, charming suburbs, and picturesque shorelines. But
this scrappy state has a long history of being underestimated, and New
Jerseyans can be a little testy when their reputation is questioned.
Even the authors of a deeply researched book about the state’s quilt
history spoke of New Jersey as being “sometimes maligned” before
punching back with gorgeous quilts and great stories.
New Jersey
often gets the last laugh—as when TV host Stephen Colbert mocked
Governor Phil Murphy for insisting there were three regions in the
state: North Jersey, South Jersey, and Central Jersey. Colbert said
there were only North and South. Five years later, Governor Murphy
signed a law that designated Central Jersey as an official region and
required the state’s tourism map to include it. As well it should: this
bundle of four counties covers everything from bucolic state parks and
wineries to the prestigious Princeton University. And speaking of being
underestimated, George Washington crossed the Delaware River, leading
his troops to victories in two pivotal Revolutionary War battles at
Trenton and Princeton. Nassau Hall still bears the mark of a cannonball
from those historic events.
In short, New Jersey is not lacking
in things to boast about. From the stunning High Point State Park,
offering the highest elevation in the state and a monument commemorating
New Jersey’s war veterans, to the Paterson Great Falls National
Historical Park, serving as a significant site in the development of
America’s manufacturing industry. And then there’s the iconic Atlantic
City Boardwalk, a bustling promenade filled with casinos, entertainment,
and stunning ocean views.
Quilters know their worth and deep
history in New Jersey too. The Newark Museum of Art was one of the first
museums in the country to recognize the importance of quilts and built
an extensive collection. Some of the most celebrated quilters in the US
make their home in this state of contradictions. The unity found in the
art of quilting, a cherished tradition that weaves the diverse fabric of
New Jersey’s communities together, remains undisputed.
Writers
for this issue: Mel Burke, Rebecca Bratburd, Meg Cox, Aleeda Crawley,
Frances O’Roark Dowell, Kestrel Michaud, Diane L. Murtha, Sharbreon
Plummer, Carmen Schell and Teresa Duryea Wong
Photographer for this issue: Azuree Holloway
Photo Stylist: Trevor Holloway