I didn't get very good pictures, but I'm posting them anyway, because I love quilts!
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| This whimsical specimen was killing me with its detail. Amazing. |
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| Look at the quilting on this one! Having tried machine quilting myself, I am astounded that people can do this. It's not easy. |
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| This was another fun quilt. I took this detail shot to show the whale. I just love the whale. |
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| Some had embroidery detail. |
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| This is a self-portrait quilt entitled "Bird Brain." |
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| There were also beautiful, well-executed very traditional quilts as well. |
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| I took this detail show to show the post office on one quilt. How cute is that? |
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| I believe this one won a prize for best miniature work. And those pieces were very miniature indeed. |
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| This one has 1/2" hand-pieced hexagons! |
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| I love this quilt made from old flour and grain sacks. |
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| Just plain fun. |
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| This quilter wanted to make an I Spy quilt that was also beautiful—kind of a combination of I Spy and the watercolor quilts that were so popular in the 90s. |
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| A very Escher-like quilt. |
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| This one is all reverse-appliqued! The quilter said that it took her a year to make this quilt. I would have guessed longer. |
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| Best in show. |
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| My little Primary friend, Abby, was quite taken with this perpetual motion sculpture. |
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| Here she is admiring the fountain with her mother. Later, we ate lunch together, and she was a very entertaining companion. |
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| Beautiful grounds! I just love sweet potato vine (and all cascading plants, really). |
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| I knew that Eva would love this sculpture. |
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| This one was my favorite.
Viewing all of this beautiful handwork gave me a renewed desire to make quilts of my own. It's been far too long.
Also, I discovered that the museum has a children's area downstairs with easels and art supplies. I think I'll have to return soon with Eva!
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3 comments:
Thank you, thank you for sharing the quilt show with us. I love the details and I love the handiwork. Cali loves to quilt and is very good at it. I will share this post with her.
I like the sculptures, too. My favorite is the little girl reading.
I'm so glad you went and took the time to share it with us.
i have been meaning to get over there all month. i only live 1.5 miles away. jeez. some of those quilts are amazing. i am ready to start a new one myself.
ps they do art classes for kids in the summer down in that basement.
This is awesome!
thank you for sharing.
It's truly amazing the creativity & talent.
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