Quilting Roots

For many of us, quilting began with the traditional.  Learning to piece one fabric to another, one at a time, whether by hand or by machine.  And we've carried these classic designs and techniques used in the craft of quilting into our work as artists, treasuring the feeling of connection with those who have gone before and the satisfaction found in the rhythm of working with fabric, needle and thread.

Thanks to The Quilt Show, I stumbled on a lovely exhibit that I wish I could see in person. 

On now through August 5 at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario:

Log Cabin: A Canadian Quilt

Log Cabin Quilts from the Heritage Quilt Collection

You can find more details HERE.  Be sure to click the links on the right side of the page for a virtual tour (take it slowly so as not to get dizzy!) and a contemporary look at the symbols of the Log Cabin, interpreted in film.