Tuesday, May 10, 2011

ABC Wednesday: Q is for Quilt


The folk art museum in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia has a great collection of quilts.
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There is no question in my mind that these quilts are amongst the most beautiful ones I've ever seen.
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The lighting wasn't great for photography but I managed to get a representative sample of some of the quilts on display.
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The little light spots are somewhat annoying but I did my best.
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18 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesMay 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Considering the lighting, you did a great job of capturing the images of these lovely quilts, Carver! The intricate designs must have taken a very long time to complete. The eye-straining patience and dedication to perfection is obvious in the finished work. These are a precious bit of history, indeed!

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  2. Judy May 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Those quilts are beautiful!

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  3. Cezar and LéiaMay 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Adorable collection of quilts, I think the first one is my favorite, it's so charming! :)
    Léia

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  4. B i r g i t t aMay 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Wow! Amazing art work!!! Love it :)
    Happy ABC!

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  5. Sylvia KMay 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I think you did a terrific job of capturing these, Carver! And what gorgeous quilts they are! Surely a great choice for the Q Day! I can only imagine the time and patience required to make one of these -- particularly at that time! Amazing! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  6. KateMay 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Perfect choice for "Q"; lovely quilts.

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  7. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMay 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What beautiful quilts! A lot of time and effort in each of those pieces.

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  8. Roger Owen GreenMay 10, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    QUALITY QUILTS!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  9. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    such lovely photos, I have grown up with quilts, my grandmother made them. I love these photos.

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  10. MerylMay 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    beautiful quilts.

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  11. Kay L. DaviesMay 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wonderful, Carver. I just sent a link to one of my best friends who is a quilter, because I think she'd love to see your photos of these grand old quilts.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  12. EG CameraGirlMay 10, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    WoW! I would LOVE to see those quilts in person. I bet the workmanship is awesome. The colours are great.

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  13. RajeshMay 10, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful quilts. The designs are lovely.

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  14. ChrisJMay 11, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    They really are beautiful and so detailed. Good photos, considering the difficulties.

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  15. IngridMay 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    They all look very nice, what a great choice for Q !
    Gattina
    ABC Team

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Have been lucky enough to visit this museum. What a wealth of fiber art. You're right, the quilts are exceptional.

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  17. Chubskulit RoseMay 12, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Lovely Q. Love that pattern.

    Please find out what my Q is at Nostalgic Marveling

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  18. Reader WilMay 12, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is very, very beautiful! I admire the people who made these brilliant quilts! Have a great weekend.

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