A colorful collection of handmade quilts and textile art is now on display at the Abbot Public Library, offering residents a chance to see the creativity of local quilters up close.
The exhibit, organized by Marblehead’s Seacoast Quilt Guild, is running through April 10 in the library’s Carten Gallery. A public reception will be held Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Founded in 2010, the guild is a member of the Marblehead Council on Aging and meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Jacobi Community Center.
Though relatively small — with about 20 to 25 members — the group includes quilters of all skill levels, from beginners to longtime quilters whose work has won awards.
“We’re a small but jolly and welcoming group,” said Carol Kusinitz with the Guild.
The show features 28 quilts and quilted or appliquéd pieces created by 14 guild members. While the exhibition does not follow a single theme, it highlights a wide range of quilting styles and personal artistic visions.
One section of the display features quilts made for the guild’s annual Challenge project, in which participants reached into a bag, pulled out a crayon and created a small wall hanging inspired by that color.
The rest of the quilts showcase the diversity of techniques and ideas within the group — from traditional patterns to more contemporary designs.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours.
