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| I call this quilt "Wild Thing" and I think I love it! |
I found this wildly psychedelic-colored quilt at the Palmer/Wirfs Antiques Expo at the Portland Expo Center over the weekend. It is unlike anything I've ever collected. It's much, much younger than the bulk of my collection, which is primarily pre-1900.
I believe the quilt was made in the late 1960's early 1970's. That would make it the only quilt I have that represents the time period when I was born. No wonder I was drawn to it. I remember these colors and fabric types in the clothing of the period.
Even though I was drawn to this piece and felt connected with the fabrics, I was still asking myself, "Why did I buy this quilt?" It's not really related to anything else in my collection, I don't really intend to collect vintage 1960's or 1970's quilts, unless it's something very unusual like an early art quilt. Then I started singing the song again, and realized why. It's because we're both wild things.
What fun! I wish I'd kept my scrap bag from sewing my clothes in high school, I could have made this quilt!
ReplyDeleteItʻs the quirkiness in scrap quilts that keeps the quilt, and your interest, alive. A timeless feature that endures throughout all time, regardless of the period. Rationalizing doesnʻt stand a chance. Didnʻt some wise person say that what you see is determined by how you see?
ReplyDeleteThat definetly doesn't scream your name, Bill! What a fun and funny quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, a VERY wise person said that what I see is determined by how I see. In fact, I learned that shortly before going to the Expo. What a great coincidence!
Love it...I remember my Mom raising her eyebrow when I tried to define my quilt collection to her. "It isn't and exhibit sweetheart" she said, " collect what your love. You have to live with it."
ReplyDeleteHeh heh. My mom said the same type of thing to me - "collect what you love" - and I've done that. Funny thing is it's turning out to be at least one exhibit, probably many more.
ReplyDeletePerfect representation of the period and very esthetically pleasing, loud but pleasing. It will do nothing but increase in value as it is well executed and you know everything old becomes new again :)
ReplyDeleteFunny, how we get attracted to what reminds us of our childhood! I love the colors and overall wild feeling of the quilt!
ReplyDeleteTrue. I never realized the late 60's early '70's were such a wild time. It was just the world I grew up in. Looking back, it was pretty wild. That must have something to do with how I got this way.
ReplyDeletelove it - bright, happy and carefree!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! When I saw your quilts, I understood why you liked this one. Your work is wonderful!! I'm following your blog now. :)
ReplyDeleteSo this one has the authentic funky hippie stench?
ReplyDeleteThis would be the closest to that, but fortunately it doesn't reek. This quilt will soon be on display at the International QUilt Festival of Ireland, in Galway.
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