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A lot of you are excited about the 650 red and white quilts that will be shown in New York City in the Infinite Variety-Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts exhibit in just a few more days.  Along with the exhibit, are some wonderful discussions about how the concept of the exhibition was brought to life and about red and white quilts in general.  For more information about the exhibition, which is free to the public, click here.

Infinite Possibility: The Making of Infinite Variety

Friday, March 25, in the Tiffany Room

6-7 pm

Speakers: Tom Hennes and Steven Shaw

Fee: $30 general; $25 museum members, seniors, and students

The design team that realized the vision of "Infinite Variety" will discuss the genesis of the exhibition concept and the process of bringing it to fruition. Join Tom Hennes and Steven Shaw of Thinc Design for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at a year-long creative journey. The talk will be followed by a wine reception.

Infinite Variety: A History of Red and White Quilts

Sunday, March 27, in the Tiffany Room

2-3 pm

Speaker: Elizabeth V. Warren

Fee: $20 general; $15 museum members, seniors, and students

Red and white has been a classic color scheme for American quilts since the early nineteenth century. Guest curator Elizabeth V. Warren will discuss the popularity of the color combination and the different kinds of quilts that employ it, including geometric pieced quilts, traditional appliqué and "snowflake" appliqué quilts, "fund-raisers," including Red Cross quilts, and embroidered quilts. The talk will be followed by a book signing.

Programming is sponsored in part by Allan Katz Americana/Penny & Allan Katz.

For a sneak peek of the show, watch the video.