Archives
The ones that have gone by.
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Freedom to stitch:The Emergence of Embroiderer as Artist
22nd October 2010 - 29th January 2011
Guest exhibition from the Embroiderers' Guild
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Sewing in Wartime
9th July - 16th October 2010
This exhibition features quilts, patchwork and related sewing ephemera that demonstrates the creativity and skill of sewing in a time of...
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Under African Skies
9th July - 16th October 2010
‘Under African Skies’, the second exhibition, is the story of one quilter’s 10-year journey to source African fabrics.
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Inspired by the Past: Traditional Practice and Contemporary Conversations
26th March - 3rd July 2010
‘Inspired by the Past’ shows how historic techniques, style and purpose continue to influence and inspire new textile work.
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'Breakthrough' by Contemporary Quilt
26th March - 3rd July 2010
‘Breakthrough’ by the Contemporary Quilt group focuses on design and innovation
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Namad: A Persian Journey in Felt by Bita Ghezelayagh
16th January - 20th March 2010
Bita Ghezelayagh, has practised as an architect, interior designer, film producer and costume designer and now divides her time between...
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The Celtic Fringe: Wholecloths of Wales and Scotland
9th January - 20th March 2010
The Wholecloth Tradition explores the techniques, history and motifs used in wholecloth quilting, concentrating on the North Country...
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Seeing Red: The Influence of Turkey Red Dye on Quiltmaking
5th September - 23rd December 2009
The Museum's Great Hall will be hung with a selection of historic quilts featuring cloth dyed with "Turkey Red" - the non-bleeding madder or red...
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On the Edge in York: A display from Edge - Textile Artists of Scotland
5th September - 23rd December 2009
The contemporary exhibition in the Museum's Bailey Gallery features the work of Edge - Textile Artists Scotland. The group was formed in 1999...