Quilt shows in NYC
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If anyone is in the NYC area there are two quilt shows worth checking out. One is called: Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red & White Quilts. It's presented by the American Folk Art Museum at the Park Ave Armory. http://www.folkartmuseum.org/
Another one is called: Urban Inspirations Quilt Show. This one is at Reeves Great hall @ the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Tomorrow the 27th is the last day for this one.
Hope you get to enjoy :)
Jean
Another one is called: Urban Inspirations Quilt Show. This one is at Reeves Great hall @ the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Tomorrow the 27th is the last day for this one.
Hope you get to enjoy :)
Jean
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I saw both of these yesterday - and I can vouch that they are well worth the time!
The red and white exhibit at the armory was particularly jaw dropping. I took some pictures (at both shows) and will try to post them later tonight on the picture section.
The red and white exhibit at the armory was particularly jaw dropping. I took some pictures (at both shows) and will try to post them later tonight on the picture section.
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Originally Posted by Jeanm
Pictures from the Red & White Quilt Show
One fact I learned about the earlier quilts I thought interesting had to do with people's signatures on some quilts.
"By the end of the nineteenth century, red & white became the preferred color combination for quilts made for fundraising. Donors would contribute money (often ten cents) to have their names included on a quilt that might then be sold or raffled in order to raise more funds."
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