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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

This is a wonderful place to see new things. The art on display changes regularly, so it is good to go back for new thoughts.

San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum

Here is some of what stood out for me on a recent visit.

San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
Embroidery by Michelle Wilson and Anne Beck
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
When you get close, you see the stitches of the quilt spell out a message
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
Unknown Artist, c. 1880
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
Waves #4 by Etsuko Takahashi, 1998
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
Artist Mung Lar Lam uses ironing to communicate concepts
San Jose Quilts & Textiles Museum
This is fascinating. The cloth looking sticks stuck on this jacket are actually seeds from a Pinweed found in nature. This work was created by artist in residence Olivia Ronan who was working in the museum studio and taking time to speak with visitors.

You can visit the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 S. First Street, San Jose, Ca 95113
www.sjquiltmuseum.org

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