Spider Wion of Sara Miller. Photo by Lisa Bisson.  Opening Reception March 6th, 2010 1pm Kinder Komforts: Amish Crib Quilts March 4, 2010 through May 9, 2010 Kinder Komforts, an exhibition of Amish crib quilts. An exhibition of Amish quilting unlike any other, curated by Bettina Havig, Kinder Komforts shows a new facet of the tradition to explore. Made for hard wear, these antique quilts, though crafted with exquisite workmanship and traditional Amish color palettes, are much more free in their style and composition than full-scale works from Mennonite communities, since they were not intended to be heirlooms. Indeed, part of the significance of the exhibition is the rarity of these quilts, most of which were demolished with use. Many of the quilts were collected by Sara Miller, a member of the Old Order Amish community for much of her life. The quilts cast a new light on Amish quilting, offering the unexpected with charm and warmth. The reception will be at 1pm and will feature a lecture by Bettina Havig "The Amish Lifestyle & Their Quilts," followed by light refreshments. Support for this exhibition is provided in part by EQA3, LLC, A Quilters' Gathering. FOR MORE INFORMATION www.nequiltmuseum.org