Finding Memories in Textiles

Close up photo of fabric patches

Another textile post. I know, I know. But I am finding a lot of joy in thinking about the ways in textiles intersect with history. I'm working on a project that has me re-purposing old fabrics. This has included working with everything from old shirts to off cuts from sewing projects to found fabric household … Continue reading Finding Memories in Textiles

Material Voices at the Textile Museum of Canada

The second museum I decided to visit while in Toronto was the Textile Museum of Canada (TMC).  If you've been following this blog for awhile you know I get really exited about seeing textile arts in mainstream museum spaces - so visiting the TMC seemed like a logical way to build on that love.  The … Continue reading Material Voices at the Textile Museum of Canada

Baltimore Museum of Art

During my last day in Baltimore I took the Charm City Circulator to the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA).  The effort of looking up a free bus service and dragging myself outside on a raining day was definitely worth it.  The BMA is free and is well known for its contemporary art collection.  It was … Continue reading Baltimore Museum of Art