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Exploring the Scientific Principles Behind Quilting

Exploring the Scientific Principles Behind Quilting


The resurgence of fiber arts has brought quilt-making into the spotlight, with recent exhibitions across the United States celebrating the craftsmanship and cultural significance of quilting. Shows like “Routed West” at the Berkeley Art Museum and “Of Salt and Spirit” at the Memphis Brooks Museum highlight regional quilting cultures, while the High Museum in Atlanta features “Patterns in Abstraction,” focusing on quilts by Black women. The exhibition “Fabric of a Nation” at the Frist Art Museum and “Indigo and the Art of Quiltmaking” at the Taft Museum explore the historical and cultural narratives woven into textiles. Meanwhile, the American Folk Art Museum examines the ecological aspects of quilt making in its exhibition “An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles,” diving into the intertwined relationships between nature, industry, and quilt production. These exhibitions underscore quilting as a vibrant and expressive art form, intricately connected to natural processes and cultural heritage, and offer viewers a lens through which to explore the rich tapestry of human history and creativity.