Quilts

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From the homespun quilts of early settlers to the richly patterned quilts of contemporary Indigenous makers, Quilts is a gorgeous, deeply personal history of life in Canada—written in cloth and dye and thread.

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Presented at ROM

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Size: 4,000 ft² / 370 m²

[E]ach thread tells a story.
Toronto Life
A star-shaped quilt with a striking green, blue, and red pattern, emphasizing its quilted texture and artistic design.

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It uncovers a complex craft.
Apollo Magazine
[A] close and lingering look at their meticulous handiwork will instantly put your IKEA duvet cover to shame.
Maclean’s

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