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Submitted by Liz M. Fifty years ago in July 1971, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City displayed 62 quilts. The quilts were hung on the large gallery walls where paintings and other art had been shown. It marked the first time textiles, and quilts in particular, were offered as precursors to abstract art. I did not grow up with quilters in my family (that I knew about at the time). I was in high school home economics learning garment sewing when I read about this exhibit. It was not the fabrics, but the design of these quilts that drew me in.Read More →

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Submitted by Liz M. There are many organizations in the US that offer information and history of textiles and quilts. They include resources for researching the quilt history of their state/area, different quilt block patterns, makers and artists. Explore the links below! (The Quilt Index is a very large site.  You may want to watch the instructional video first in order to learn how to search, filter, and find what you are looking for. It’s worth the watch.) Please comment below and add your favorite museums or organizations!Read More →

Log Cabin Quilt

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Submitted by Liz M. During this stay-at-home time, our quilt shows and exhibits have been cancelled or postponed. I have spent time online reading and exploring to find interesting sites and articles. I found the International Quilt Museum site and enjoyed the variety of information available. I have briefly highlighted a few areas below. The International Quilt Museum (IQM) is located on the University of Lincoln campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. The IQM holds the largest collection of publicly owned quilts in the world. The mission is to collect and preserve textiles and quilts from all countries and cultures with a strong focus on education. EXHIBITIONSRead More →