About This Quilt

Radiating energy and a lively rhythm, this quilt is made of stacked blocks of pieced fabric, each presenting a different design variation. The pattern changes are sometimes referred to as syncopation, a term also used to describe a rhythmic shift in music when a weak beat is stressed. This quilt includes strings, or wedge-shaped pieces, that are commonly used by quiltmakers in Gee’s Bend, in addition to strips (long rectangles) and triangles, which come together in various ways. Its overall asymmetry defies predictability, encouraging our eyes to jump to different areas of the quilt.

Let's Look!

• If this quilt could make noise, what would it be?
• Describe some of the patterns in this quilt.
• How are the patterns different from each other? How are they similar?
• Where have you seen similar patterns in the world around you?