Gabriele Heinz

Crib, doll, miniature reproduction and dollhouse quilts. It was a real pleasure for me to select quilts from my ever-growing collection for this exhibition. My presentation focuses on the variety of quiltmaking and the historic importance of doll and crib quilts in Europe and the United States to include signature, chintz, appliqué, log cabin, crazy, broderie perse, yoyo, wholecloth, white work and Amish, just to name a few. Each quilt was chosen for its individual technique, place in history and to honor all quilters in past times. The quilts are all made by hand the old-fashioned way with antique and vintage fabrics. They are small versions of full-size quilts, similar in color and style and with the same fabrics. Each quilt starts with a rough drawing to determine pattern, size and color placement. Everything is cut by hand, the templates are all individually cut from paper or cardboard, the batting is homemade of natural fibers and the layers then hand quilted using old quilting patterns and vintage thread. The exhibition is accompanied by antique quilting-related items and sewing tools, antique beds, Amish children’s clothing and toys and should appeal to all levels of quilt enthusiasts and also those interested in history, design and folk art.