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Image: Tree of Life by Barbara W. Barber (detail). Photo by Lisa Bisson |
Current Exhibition Contemporary Broderie Perse:
An Elegant Revival July 15 - October 17, 2010
Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse, also known as cut-out chintz appliqué, presents a high point in the art of quilting and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. The technique emerged in the late eighteenth century when chintz fabrics were very expensive and only the very wealthy could afford whole cloth bed coverings made from large pieces of chintz. By cutting motifs out of a small amount of fabric, the quilter could rearrange them onto a large field of inexpensive plain cotton to imitate the designs on larger fabrics. Plain cream or white fields filled by fine quilting surround the trees, floral sprays, wreaths, urns, birds, and baskets appliquéd with tiny whip, buttonhole, or reverse buttonhole stitches.
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Outreach Events
Outreach Literacy and Art Programs
Once again, Outreach is partnering with the CW Morey Elementary School for a new project featuring literacy and art quilts. Students in the after-school program reviewed their favorite stories and designed new book covers as mini-quilts using fabrics. Their individual quilts were displayed in school through June and are being museum’s workshop room from June through August.
The Lowell School Department and the Twenty-First Century Grant Program funded the project.
For a slide show of the bookcover exhibit, click here.
Outreach Manager Rhonda Galpern Recipient of State Award
The first partnership with the CW Morey Elementary School, We Will Keep Our Oceans Blue, was one of 52 programs recognized at the 16th Annual Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education Honors by the Patrick-Murray Administration and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in April. Outreach Program Manager Rhonda Galpern and CW Morey Kindergarten Teacher Deborah Graves received Merit Honors.
Text and Textile Extravaganza
September 25, 9:00 - 2:00
On Saturday, September 25, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, the New England Quilt Museum will be having the Text and Textile Extravaganza, a FUNdraiser featuring books and magazines, fabrics, and quilting notions. For a donation of $35.00, participants will receive a shopping bag (16” x 12” x 6”) to fill with the books, magazines, fabrics etc of their choice. Additional shopping bags will be available for a $25.00 donation.
Merchandise collected to date includes more than 1500 books and magazines as well as current and collectable fabrics ranging in size from samples to fat quarters to yardage for borders and backing. Fabric designs include batiks, florals, holiday and novelty prints, reproductions, and solids.
The proceeds from the event help to support the museum's Outreach and Educational programs and partnerships both in-house and in the community.
Partnership with Light of Cambodian Children to Commermorate Cambodian Genocide
During June and July, Rhonda and the Community Quilting volunteers will be working with members of the Light of Cambodian Children, Inc. to design and assemble a quilted panel of photographs in conjunction with their exhibition, More Than a Number, at the American Textile History Museum. To help in the making of this quilt, join us at Community Quilting. For more information on More Than A Number, visit www.athm.org and www.reaksmey.org/MoreThanANumber
Red Sox Quilt Raffle
On display in the shop: A unique work of quilt art and sports memorabilia created for the museum. The Red Sox raffle quilt contains a center panel signed by 24 members of the 2009 Red Sox--23 players from the 2009 Red Sox team, including Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, and Josh Beckett, as well as President and CEO Larry Lucchino.
Guest Passes
Do you have an old NEQM guest pass with no expiration date? We're phasing out those guest passes in favor of a system of coupons with expiration dates. As of July 31, 2010, Museum guest passes with no expiration date will not be honored, so if you have an undated pass, please know it will only be honored until July 31, and plan to come see us soon!
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Blue and White Quilt Exhibit & Pattern
Summer is the perfect time to create a cool blue and white quilt. This pattern, based on a classic Burgoyne Surrounded quilt in the Museum's permanent collection that will be part of a special exhibition of blue and white quilts at the Lowell Quilt Festival, is free to download by clicking here. Interested in the kit? Email us to pre-order.
Burgoyne Surrounded Variation , c.1880. 1991.28. Unknown maker. Gift of The Binney Family
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Limited edition signed print by internationally-renowned artist |
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Whimsical Quilted Animal Decorations |
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New England Quilt Museum Totebag |
Hours & DirectionsTuesday through Saturday, 10-4 From May through October, we are also open Sunday, 12-4. CLOSED MONDAYS For directions to the museum, visit our directions page. |
special Events
Lowell Quilt Festival
August 12 - 14, 2010
This year’s festival offers more excitement than ever before.
IMAGES, the centerpiece of the Festival, has been expanded and moved to a new location
to offer:
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New England’s premier judged and juried quilt show
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Lunch and Learn lectures and trunk show
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Daily gallery talks at NEQM on the exhibition Contemporary Broderie Perse
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A stunning exhibition of antique blue and white quilts from NEQM's permanent collection at IMAGES
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An exciting live auction of quilts
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Daily Hop On/HopOff Shuttle connecting all sites
In addition, citywide partners, museums and galleries around town will offer special exhibits of the very best in textile arts. From historic Lowell’s cotton mills to the work of the very newest fiber artists, there’s something on view for every interest.
Lowell Quilt Festival
Be a part of the excitement!
Image: Tree of Life by Barbara W. Barber. Photo: Lisa Bisson
Trunk Show: A Retrospective with
Barbara W. Barber
Sunday, September 12, 1pm
A trunk show showcasing the work to date of noted quilt artist Barbara W. Barber, author of Broderie Perse: The Elegant Quilt.
Says Barber of her multifaceted work: “I am drawn to many quilt
techniques. My theory is; apply whatever technique is available to
produce, in fabric, the idea, picture, dream, that I have within. Thus my quilts run the gamut from exquisite broderie perse and time
consuming productions to the instant gratification of fusible web.
Of late, I have added painted quilts to my repertoire. My quilts are large, small, humorous, reverent, irreverent, and reveal
much more about me than I'd like to admit. As I share the quilts, so
also will I share their stories; every quilt has one! Come and see for yourself.”
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck Street
Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
(978) 452-4207 Ext.15
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