Epekwitk Quill Sisters
Join a group of Mi'kmaq porcupine quill workers as they share the stories behind their art. Every week, Cheryl and Kay come together to talk about their experiences as contemporary quillers using traditional techniques. Episodes will share tales about harvesting, learning how to create traditional designs, and what happens when you ran out of materials during the middle of winter.
Epekwitk Quill Sisters
The Value of Quillwork
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Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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In this episode, Kay and Cheryl talk about their least favourite part of quilling: putting a price on their quillwork. There are many different approaches to pricing, but with more quillers selling their work, the process has definitely
gotten easier.
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