[/caption]I am a quilter, and I was shamelessly rigid in my beliefs of what fabrics to use, what patterns, blocks, etc. were (in my lofty opinion) acceptable.
Masters: 40 Contemporary Art Quilters (on display through February 25th at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts) is a mind bending experience that will open up your head and get you revved up to try new colors, techniques, fabric combinations and - dare I say it - embellishments? This show is an amazing example of ingenuity in the fiber arts. Granted, these aren't traditional quilts - they are art quilts, wall hangings, etc. - but merit a closer look. In case you get overwhelmed, step in to the permanent collection galleries where more traditional and historic quilts are on display. (They do try to balance things out!)
Self-disclosure: I work here. But in the three years I have worked here, I have learned more, grown more, opened up and accepted more than I thought was humanly possible. I never in a million years would have dreamed that I would enjoy this show as much as I have. And if you knew me, you would say that was (no pun intended) MAJOR progress. Support your local museums - all of them. And while you are at it - try something new and outside your comfort zone.
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