This exhibit salutes the quilts inspired by Cuesta Benberry, an African American quilter who spent her life focusing on African American quiltmaking in particular. Her legacy of scholarship was extensive and astounding.
Here are a few of the quilts I most loved from this exhibit, along with the descriptions that accompanied them (for my quiltmaking blog readers!)
(Sorry -- I've rotated and rotated this; it doesn't take!)
Quite a legacy, isn't it? I'm continually inspired by the beautiful work I see by quilters -- it's not my art; I don't have the patience. But how I love what you do.
Love those colors in that zigzag quilt -- looks like an eye-catching exhibit. Making a quilt is one of those things I've always wanted to do, but never quite had the eyesight (or patience!) to accomplish!
ReplyDeleteLove that first one....the colors just seem to jump off the screen! They're all gorgeous quilts though. I don't have the patience for quilting either but I appreciate all the time, effort, and creativity that goes into making one.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts, pomegranates really speak to me in all forms!
ReplyDeleteLucky you having such a cool museum to visit
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I always think quilts reflect the love they are made with. These are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. Much time, effort and artistry goes into the making of a quilt, and they live on.
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Thanks for more quilt picturea and descriptions. I like quilting (is there a craft I don't like) but am in awe of what people can do with it. I so get the work that goes into them mostly as I don't know that I will ever get there but it's an aspiration. Being greedy is there more?
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