Patchwork Quilt c. 1936

This "Patchwork Quilt" was imagined by Charlotte Winter, sometime in the 20th century. It’s this beautiful drawing, not a real quilt, but it captures the essence of quilting with its obsessive geometry. The hand-drawn lines mimic the textures of fabric and thread, like you could reach out and feel the stitches. The colors, mostly muted pinks and greens, are applied almost hesitantly, giving the whole image a fragile, dreamlike quality. Look closely at the star shapes, how each point is carefully rendered, imperfect yet full of intention. This echoes the way abstract painters sometimes build up areas of color, each mark contributing to the overall effect. It reminds me of the work of Ree Morton, or maybe even Agnes Martin. Artists who find beauty in simple forms and repetitive gestures. The quilt isn’t just a pattern; it’s a meditation, an echo of all the conversations artists have with each other, across time.