A New Program for 2012
Study
Pieces is a new series of monthly displays in a dedicated corner of our
Classroom Gallery. Each month, a guest presenter will display study
quilts and related materials which enhance understanding and appreciation of historic
quiltmaking. The hope is that these materials will encourage innovation and improvisation among today’s
quilters. Each displayed artifact will tell a story, illustrate an idea or invite further exploration.
In addition to wall displays of quilts, tops and blocks, the study corner will have a table and chairs for browsing study materials such as reference books, examples of design concepts, a sketch pad and/or hands–on samples for closer study of design, materials and techniques. Museum members and others are invited to come to the museum for a morning or afternoon of exploration and quilting camaraderie.
In addition to wall displays of quilts, tops and blocks, the study corner will have a table and chairs for browsing study materials such as reference books, examples of design concepts, a sketch pad and/or hands–on samples for closer study of design, materials and techniques. Museum members and others are invited to come to the museum for a morning or afternoon of exploration and quilting camaraderie.
Saturday, February 4th: 10:30AM
HEXPLORATIONS
In February 2012, join us for “Hexplorations,” focusing on the use of hexagons in quilts. Examples from Lorie Chase’s collection of hexagon quiltmaking from 1800 to the present will be on display. The study table will feature samples of more recent use of hexagons based on simple geometry, reflection symmetry, isometrics, tessellation, and scale variation – all big words for beautiful and simple new quilts – and not just your Grandmother’s Flower Garden!
Visitors will see how our ancestors used honeycombs, mosaics and rosettes in their quilts. The materials they used served as fabric dictionaries of their times and their sewing techniques varied across the decades. Then, study the geometry of hexagons and find baby blocks, six-pointed stars and diamonds. Look around for the hexagon as motif in chicken wire, kaleidoscope, kitchen tiles, snowflakes and turtle shells. Try out new designs on a sketch pad and make notes on technique and materials. And finally, add your comments to the running dialog on this month’s Study Pieces.
On Saturday morning, February 4th from 10:30 to 11:30AM, Lorie will lead an informal discussion about “Hexplorations.” Participants are invited to bring their own study pieces that contain hexagons.
Visitors will see how our ancestors used honeycombs, mosaics and rosettes in their quilts. The materials they used served as fabric dictionaries of their times and their sewing techniques varied across the decades. Then, study the geometry of hexagons and find baby blocks, six-pointed stars and diamonds. Look around for the hexagon as motif in chicken wire, kaleidoscope, kitchen tiles, snowflakes and turtle shells. Try out new designs on a sketch pad and make notes on technique and materials. And finally, add your comments to the running dialog on this month’s Study Pieces.
On Saturday morning, February 4th from 10:30 to 11:30AM, Lorie will lead an informal discussion about “Hexplorations.” Participants are invited to bring their own study pieces that contain hexagons.
