Quilting

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has the largest collection of Amish quilts in the world. Some of them are quite stunning.

Unfortunately, none of the quilters names are known, probably because they were considered utilitarian rather than works of art. Probably, also, because it was "women's work."

Nice 5min doc on them here:

The SAAM exhibition, Pattern and Paradox, runs through August 26, 2024.

Was a pleasure to meet and speak briefly with Marilyn Armand at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.

Armand hand-makes upcycled, modern quilts of extraordinary quality that will last generations.

You can check out all Armand's creations at Le Point Visible. In addition to the quilts, she makes pillows, jackets, and more.