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Past Exhibition: Quilts: 1700 - 2010
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
A MAJOR EXHIBITION
20 March - 4 July 2010
This exhibition is now closed
Buy exclusive V&A quilting fabrics
‘At the End of the Day’, hanging, Natasha Kerr, 2007. Museum no. T.43-2008 (click image for larger version)
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Quilts: 1700 - 2010 About the Exhibition
In 2010 the V&A presented its first ever exhibition of British quilts, with examples dating from 1700 to the present day - a unique opportunity to view the V&A's unseen quilt collection as well as key national loans.
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Quilts: 1700 - 2010 At the V&A Shop
Celebrating Quilts 1700-2010, the V&A Shop is offering an exclusive range of products including a limited edition collection of 18 quilting fabrics, printed in collaboration with Liberty Art Fabrics, a comprehensive exhibition book, a practical book on patchwork for beginners and more.
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Quilts 1700 - 2010 Competition
Competition closed - To celebrate Quilts 1700-2010 we have joined with Hotel Du Vin York and the Quilt Museum and Gallery to offer a luxury weekend city break for two people. The prize includes a two night, luxury bed and breakfast stay at Hotel du Vin York with a bottle of house champagne on arrival and an exclusive guided tour of the Quilt Museum and Gallery with the curator.
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Quilts 1700 - 2010 iPhone app
The Quilts 1700-2010 app is available now. Commentaries, video clips and original interviews takes you on a journey through three centuries of quilt making in Britain, presenting 22 works from Quilts 1700-2010.
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Quilt of Quilts
An online patchwork of quilt pictures that anyone can contribute to.
Help it grow by uploading a picture of your quilt. Share your quilt's story and tell the world what it means to you. Your quilt can be commented on and rated by other site visitors. -
Patchwork Pattern Maker
Convert your photos into quilts with this simple handy tool. The Patchwork Pattern Maker allows you to upload any image and convert it instantly into your own personalised quilt pattern. You can download your pattern and submit to a gallery to share with other quilters.
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Quilts: 1700 - 2010 Videos
Watch the exhibition trailer for Quilts: 1700 - 2010, and videos featuring Jo Budd, Caren Garfen, Diana Harrison and Susan Stockwell discussing pieces created for the exhibition.
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Quilts: 1700 - 2010 Exhibition Curator's Blog (closed July 2010)
Blog from 2009 - 2010. Exhibition curator Sue Prichard provided a unique 'behind the scenes' look at Quilts 1700 - 2010 and shared her thoughts on some of the work in progress behind this complex and challenging exhibition.
More on Quilts: 1700 - 2010 Exhibition Curator's Blog (closed July 2010)
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Quilting Blogs
Explore a selection of links from the quilt blogging community
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Quilts: 1700 - 2010 Download a Free Quilt Pattern
Coats Crafts, supporters of Quilts 1700 - 2010, are offering a free quilting pattern on their website.
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