Harvey Fierstein shares his journey back to quilting, initially inspired by craft shows and further pursued during the Covid-19 pandemic. He has created around 80 to 90 quilts, finding a sense of community in a local quilt shop. In a humorous note, he mentions the dangers of gardening and the practicality of quilts over paintings. While Fierstein is well-known for his theatrical achievements, he expresses that quilting represents a return to his artistic roots and passion for visual arts, contrasting his experiences in theatre as a side gig.
Gardening is much more dangerous than quilting, and Harvey Fierstein recounts a humorous mishap with a rose bush that left him bleeding. He now creates approximately 80 to 90 quilts.
The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown pushed Harvey Fierstein back to his sewing machine, leading him to find a welcoming community at a local quilt shop and an artistic expression he enjoys.
Fierstein reflects on the practicality and comfort of quilts compared to paintings, noting that quilts allow dogs to sleep on them, making them more functional gifts.
Harvey Fierstein is celebrated for his Tony award-winning performances, but he views quilting as a return to his artistic roots, as he originally studied visual arts.
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