07 May 2008

London Quilters exhibition

London Quilters currently has 64 members (many of whom are named Margaret) -- many if not most members had a piece in the exhibition. These shots from opening night will give you an idea of the range of work on show.I didn't get the chance, at the opening, to match all the quilts with their makers, but recognize Margaret Garvey's bold curves --Size ranges from double-bed size, through "wall quilt",to miniature -On the right, a double-sided quilt - and bottom left, a first-ever quilt, conveying the joy and excitement of discovering P&Q -Bottom left, some journal quilts from the five LQs who took part in Contemporary Quilt's challenge last year. Top right, Margaret Scholey-Hill's three-panel hanging incorporates samples of Afrian fabrics from the 1950s -
The men at the opening all commented how much they liked this quilt, made by Margaret Mavay for her husband --
My "Ginkgo Gold" looks happy in the corner with its new friends. The show continues till 19 June at Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA
Open Mon & Thurs 10-7; Tues, Weds, Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sunday 1 June 11-4. Closed Bank Holiday Monday 26 May.

4 comments:

sewkalico said...

Boy, there sure are a lot of Margarets! Looks like a great show, pity I didn't plan it into my upcoming trip ;-(

Melinda said...

Thanks for sharing about this. I am planning a trip to London in mid-June and will check this out!

Vivian said...

Love your ginko quilt. That is a fascinating tree ... a part of ancient history.

Kyra said...

YIKES! I was in London for work during this time! I wish I had knew about this quilting exhibit then. Thank you for posting the pics! Would have been great to meet a few London quilters in person.

Best, Kyra
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