Mennonite Quilt of Illusion, Maker Unknown, Ontario, c. 1940, cotton, 72” x 87”, Private Collection.

There is only one word for this quilt … masterful. Okay there is another word … stunning.  Okay, maybe one more … mesmerizing.  

There is not a single mis-step in the design of this quilt.  It deserves a long session of study just to understand why the values work as well as they do together.  Careful placement of lights and darks and mediums together create a wonderful sense of depth.  And the piecing is so beautifully executed.

As I look at it I am reminded of how unforgiving working with solids can be. This quilter was not deterred by that.  I think she deserves a standing ovation for this one.  What about you, what do you like about this one?