Turkey Track Quilt c. 1941

This "Turkey Track Quilt" was made by Catherine Fowler, who lived from 1855 to 1995, and it’s got this amazing overall pattern of pink and green shapes that really draws you in. I can imagine Catherine sitting and sewing, carefully placing each piece. I bet she was thinking about how the colors worked together, how the different textures felt under her fingers. Quilts are so interesting; the process is mathematical, and kind of improvisational. The pink diamonds give off a feeling of warmth and tradition. And the green blocks have been stitched with this subtle pattern, like rows of tiny plants, adding depth and texture. You know, artists have been making quilts for a long time, and it's cool to see how each one is like a piece of conversation through time. Each artist learns from the last and then adds something new. Catherine, like all artists, added her own voice to the mix, creating something beautiful and completely original.