Three centuries of Red and White Quilts
All photos are courtesy of American Folk Art Museum
Aren' t these absolutely stunning?
If you are lucky enough to live in New York, then you should try and get to the Park Avenue Armory at the American Folk Art Museum and see the "Infinite Variety:Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts" exhibition.
It opens today and goes until March 30...and the best bit...as a gift to the public, it's free!!!
With an awe-inspiring array of 650 one-of-a-kind red and white American quilts on exhibition, it's an absolute must. The quilts are on loan and belong to the private collection of Joanna Rose. It is the largest quilt exhibition to be held in New York.
I would just love to wander through the exhibiton and view 300 years of sewing history.
The quilt designs, which show beautiful examples of hand-piecing or applique, will hang in spirals from the ceiling so that fronts and backs of the quilts can be viewed. The designs range from geometric to fanciful florals, and span 3 centuries of quilt craftmanship and artistry!!
Just amazing what these, predominantly women, created by hand.
For the rest of us we'll just have to make do with the photos...fingers crossed they'll do a book!
Bronwyn...
This is just amazing!!! I wish I could see them personally. Thanks so much for sharing.
Says CBH | March 25, 2011 at 07:11 AM
Wow. Absolutely beautiful.
Says Samelia's Mum | March 25, 2011 at 07:59 AM
How amazing!!! Red is my favourite colour and it would be so fantastic to go and view this amazing work, but the photos will have to do, they are just beautiful. Thanks
Says Tina McIntosh | March 25, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Wow!! Incredible!!! Fantastic quilts!! :)
Says Silvia | March 25, 2011 at 09:12 AM
It is very very nice, a lot of work. Have a nice day
Says Cunegonde au Quebec | March 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Stunning
Says Heather Brown | March 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM
stunning thats all i can say.
Says Sheryl Scholte | March 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Wow!!! I would love to pop over for a look...thank you for sharing some photo's.
Just started quilting your design of Polka Dot girls for one of my customers.You are a wonderful designer.
Says Leeanne | March 25, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Oh Wow...how fabulous
Thanks Bronwyn,
Hugs, Sharon
Says Sharon L F | March 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
I think a book would be easier to look at. I can imagine getting a very stiff neck trying to look at all the quilts!!! Fancy all belonging to one collection!! Thanks for sharing. :-)
Says Jan Quigley | March 25, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Fabulous display of quilts. So jealous I am not there to see them.
Says Simone | March 25, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Thanks for sharing this beautiful pics! It looks fabulous, and yes, I hope they'll do a book too.
Says Willeke | March 25, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Simplesmente maravilhoso! eu amo redwork.
Obrigada por compartilhar as fotos.
Says Glória Luz | March 26, 2011 at 03:48 AM
Red and white quilts are just so stunning! I hope to make one in red and light scraps one day. Just need some extra time...
But these photos are inspiring for sure!
Wish you a great and creative weekend,
Laila
Says Laila Kristin Skauge | March 26, 2011 at 07:04 AM
RED-licious!! an AMAZING collection! I wonder how long it took for someone (or many) to gather this collection? It must have been quite an undertaking...
hugZ,
annie
Says annie toy | March 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Hi Bronny...they are doing a fully illustrated catalogue of this exhibition you can join their mailing list to find out when the publishing date is...
Lissa
ex slave
Says Lissa | April 08, 2011 at 01:34 PM