Sunday, June 27, 2010

Stop by the Spencer in Lawrence

We got to the Spencer Art Museum the other day to see their summer show Quilting Time & Space, on display until August 29 in the museum's Central Court.

I was eager to see Michi Miike's Playing with Cloth quilt. I love it so much. The colors are somber but there is such wonderful improvising. I noticed most blocks have a large nearly square piece but then they just go all over shape-wise from there. Michi signed her quilt with embroidered stitches.

A nice surprise was a vintage crazy quilt by Lillian Hutter, dated 1880-1910, called Crazy Quilt with Hot Air Balloon. We especially liked the rounded tabs extending from the sides of the quilt.

 It is dated circa 1880-1910.
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3 comments:

  1. MishkatJune 27, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Michi Miike's quilt is amazing! I really like the colors and the piecing. And the crazy quilt is beautiful.

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  2. Blogless meJune 28, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    These quilts are so charming. It's amazing how darkish/"somber" colours can be so cosy, warm and comforting.

    Thanks for all the beauties you share with us!

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  3. UnknownJune 28, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    love them,particularly the flag in the crazy quilt, well and the hanging tabs,hmmm.

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