A day-long seminar focused on quilting traditions and motifs of the 19th century. Jeanne Benson, quiltmaker and author of The Art and Technique of Appliqu , will show examples and discuss the floral motifs in her own work. Quiltmaker Janice Maves will discuss and demonstrate the painterly manner in which she creates quilts. Fee includes lunch. 35 to register.
Audience is invited to bring examples.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of the decorative arts. The lecture will be followed by light refreshments. Sponsored by The Textile Museum's New Horizons Committee. This annual event celebrates the wonder and variety of hand-made textiles and art in fiber. A Look at Clothing around the World.