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North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Date: May 17th 2021 - Sep 19th 2021
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Price: £15.50/Over 60s £13.50/Students £6/Young people £5
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This exhibition will celebrate the quilting traditions of northern England by showcasing historical and contemporary quilts that are among the finest examples of the craft acquired by the Museum in the last 20 years. North Country quilts have been made throughout the region for over 200 years, with characteristics including patterns being stitched through the layers, subtly creating softly sculptured surfaces. Contemporary textile artists now reference this tradition within their work, which will be reflected in the exhibition. Other examples will include a 19th century strippy quilt made by Hannah Hauxwell’s grandmother, wholecloth, pieced and chintz quilts as well as coverlets and much more.