Lovely Day for a Picnic

Art

The National Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Lovely Day for a Picnic

Description

Block: Father's Day

Made/Created

Artist

Jahna Kahrhoff

Place

City

Webster Groves

State/Province

Missouri

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Interpretative Labels

Label

"The 'Lovely Day for a Picnic' quilt is inspired by the deep connection between fabric and food. Inspired by vintage grain, feed, and flour sacks, the quilt celebrates how textiles have historically been used to hold, transport, and serve the very ingredients that nourish us. The materials themselves tell a story—the sturdy sacks that once held flour for cakes, grain for animals, or salt for seasoning are now transformed, honoring their journey from pantry staple to piece of art. The quilt's design, which also incorporates vintage flour sack fabrics, evokes the simple joy of a picnic, where fabric is laid out on the ground or draped over a table to create a welcoming space for sharing a meal."

General Notes

Note Type

Techniques Used

Note

Machine piecing and quilting, as well as hand embroidery.

Note Type

Materials Used

Note

Vintage embroidered table runners, vintage flour sack fabrics, and an assortment of vintage food sacks, including grain, feed, flour, sugar, salt, corn, and more.