I love to look at these colorful, comforting coverings. They so often seem to represent what the quilter’s life and dreams are about.
The de Young Museum in San Francisco, until June 6, 2010, will present an exhibit called: “Amish Abstractions – Quilts from the Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown”.
48 pieces, quilted between 1880 and 1940 by Amish women of Pennsylvania and the Mid West. “Using a rich color palette and bold patterns, these quilts are truly a unique contribution to American textile history. The quilts highlight the beauty and complexity of the abstract patterns.”
de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA
Image: Crib Quilt, “Thirty Six Patch”, 1930