Textiles in Patchwork Quilt c. 1937

Charlotte Winter created this patchwork quilt of textiles. Look at the care she has taken in her choices, a collection of fabrics, each with its own story, arranged with precision and a keen eye. I imagine Winter, surrounded by piles of fabric scraps. Each square is a world unto itself, a tiny garden, or a geometric puzzle. The textures, colors, and patterns come alive. I wonder what it was like to create this piece? It is like she has been studying the flowers in her garden and the way the leaves unfurl, trying to understand what makes a satisfying pattern. Her selection offers a dance of forms, some bold and assertive, others quiet and understated. Each choice resonates with the others, creating a harmony of color and design. Winter’s artistic decisions are a form of seeing, experiencing, and understanding the world, a form of embodied expression.