Instead of this week’s regular Throwback Thursday, I decided on a “Throw Ahead Thursday,” looking to my new exhibit that just opened a week ago at the New England Quilt Museum (NEQM) in Lowell, Massachusetts, and will be on display for three months through December 30th.

Tom had delivered the quilts while I was off on teaching travels, and once back home, I was excited to see the show. So last Saturday, Tom and I made an impromptu sort of 2-1/2 hour drive—bringing along his mom—to see the display.

NEQM is housed in an old bank building with lots of character. It’s a wonderful space, leading you from room to room, getting up close and personal with the quilts, but also being able to get back and see them from a distance. Some of them need that, especially “Crocodylus Smylus”! I am very pleased with the show and how the quilts are displayed.

While I was there I got to surprise a few viewers, including a couple from Poland who had come to see the show (they were living here in the states for a year). I also had a grand time goofing around with one of the docents, Frances (sorry, I didn’t get your last name. But you said you’d be there next time I visit so I’ll catch you then!).

I won’t say much more, except to give my thanks once again to my long-time friend Pam Weeks, curator at NEQM for the invitation to exhibit. I hope the show draws in plenty of people to help support the museum.

And don’t forget I’ll be there for a curator’s reception and gallery talk on Saturday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m., so stop by if you’re in the neighborhood!

Let’s take quick tour to whet your appetite.

15 Comments

  • Congratulations! What a beautiful exhibit! I wish I could visit it in person – I would love to see Tickled Pink and Stevie and all the others in person. But you did a great job sharing photographs with us! ~ Karen Harris

  • Congratulations on a wonderful exhibit and accomplishments! We, in the quilting community, are so proud of you!
    Awesome. I love them all but the Croc is something else and the kissing cousins is so precious. Looking forward to seeing what fabulous ideas you are thinking about next!!!

  • Congratulations! What a wonderful exhibit. I am stunned and amazed by your work. I have never seen a photo of the Pumpkin Man faces. Oh my goodness. I am in love!

  • Thanks for sharing. Beautiful Venue and of course your Art!!! Happy I had the opportunity to be at our Guild meeting when you presented.

  • These are awesome, jaw-dropping quilts. I think it would be overwhelming to see all of these in one place. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • Amazing! Your work is so inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Do you ever come to Vancouver, Canada? We rarely get the opportunity to see quilt artists like you.

  • Susan,
    You are a “genius” ! I call you the Dahlov Ipcar of quilters- producing whimsical, colorful and absolutely charming works of ART!!!
    I love florals-and would love to see your technique applied to some of those ethereal beauties..maybe if I ever take a course from you in Maine I will try some.
    Martina Eastman

  • I so adore your amazing work and wish I could get to NEQM to see this show!! I am from MA and now live in VA and a trip is not in the cards!! Is there any chance that you will be coming down this way to teach anytime soon?? I was not able to attend your class at Artistic Artifacts several years back and I was so very upset!!

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