Description

From the permanent collections at ROM comes a new exhibition highlighting some of the most visually intoxicating examples of artistry, community, and sustainability made in Canada: quilts.

Quilts are repositories of past and present lives. Exquisitely patterned and meticulously stitched, they hold the interwoven legacies of home and family. The exhibition features rarely displayed Canadian-made quilts dating from the 1850s to the present day, and showcases a range of designs from utility quilts constructed from recycled materials for warmth and comfort to stunning examples created to mark life changing events. Made by individuals and communities, each quilt unlocks unique stories about makers, materials, composition, construction, and the shared histories of those who made it.

The timeless beauty of colour paired with each quilt’s clever and complex composition will fascinate, captivate, and inspire, whether you’re a novice or experienced quilter, interested in making sustainable design solutions, or keen to learn more about historic and contemporary culture of everyday life in Canada.

Area size

200 to 500 sqm

Availability

2025 / 2026

Hiring fee

Flexible
Package format: Collection and interpretation

Core experience

Original collection

Collections

Textiles & Costumes / Decorative objects / Everyday objects

Languages

English / French

Technical requirements

Available package options

Collection and interpretation

Add-ons

Highlights

Curatorial excellence / Treasure collection

Additional information

-approximately 30 objects (quilts, quilting paraphernalia, historic costumes, archival material)

Produced by

Original collections
Museums and Galleries

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