The Love List: Patchwork

I have always had a collage aesthetic, creating by putting different pieces of things together. Maybe this is why I love patchwork? Or maybe it’s the story quilts my mom made when I was a kid? I remember one she made for my Nonny, where each square represented someone in the family. Or maybe it was just the 70s, where patchwork skirts and prairie style reigned supreme. Another core aesthetic memory is going to see the Quilts of Gee’s Bend at the Whitney Museum in the early aughts. I was so struck by how a practice so old could be so modern.

In any case: patchwork! For our purposes here we are loosely including colorblock and the idea of a patchwork pattern, where material is not actually patched together.

Here we go, clockwise from top left!

Patchwork can be regular or irregular. This ottoman cube from Sister is neatly organized but has a sense of movement or disorder in the placement of the patterned pieces. Best of both worlds!

Quilts of Gee’s Bend playing cards. On my personal wish list.

Mixed-indigo patchwork quilt. I have a version of this on my own bed, but PSA it is throw size, not cover-your-bed quilt size.

To-die for mixed-leather sling bag from Ulla Johnson! Sexy, slouchy, bohemian, chic.

This little round ottoman by Adam Pogue is not actually available but I am so obsessed with his work and no patchwork round up would be complete without a mention! He makes throw pillows, too, which often drop at the Commune shop online.

Patchwork Kilim. A modern-classic take on a classic-classic.

Colorblock lamp. Small stature, big punch.

Patchwork: a World Tour. I have this book in my library and it is a wonderful look at patchwork in different cultures the world round.

I like that this throw pillow skews a bit American West.

While the default understanding of patchwork is through fabric, I’m into other modes as well. I love the dynamic subtlety of this wood coffee table.

Ooof, this coat kills me. On my wish list last year, but honestly too rich for my blood!

This set of napkins is a fun, small dose of the technique.

Loving this patchwork robe made from leftover bits. There’s a coordinating shower curtain, too (almost bought it for the kids’ bath!)

I’m a huge fan of textile art and textile patterns represented in art. These sewn art pieces from Jonathan Parker are both tactile and graphic.

P.S. None of these are affiliate links. All items are just wonderful things we wanted to share!