Of the countless numbers of museum reveals I have observed in my lifetime—from fine textiles to wonderful artwork, images to fashion—I can imagine of none that have had a extra profound influence on me than the quilts of Gee’s Bend. I very first observed them 20 yrs back, when they […]
Quilts
Why this Vermont designer makes clothing from vintage quilts
A quilt created from previous match coats and trousers is draped in excess of the again of a velvet couch in this Howard Road studio in Burlington. On a closer glance at the quilt’s geometric design and style, you observe the designs forming its pattern are thanks to piecing multiple […]
Camille Ann Brewer Appointed Director of San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles: ‘I’m Thrilled to be Part of an Institution That Celebrates California’s Legacy and History in Textile Arts’
THE SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF QUILTS AND TEXTILES (SJMQT) announced its new director will be Camille Ann Brewer. A Detroit, Mich.-centered curator, handweaver, and archivist, Brewer will condition the museum’s vision and technique, foremost operations, exhibitions and programming, the selection, community engagement, and donor relations. Brewer brings a spectrum of […]