But the week wasn’t all about turkey and muffins. Before everyone else arrived at my sister’s, M & I ducked out for a spectacular day in Washington, a city we’ve spent a lot of time in since Molly & K both went to college there. First stop, the Renwick Museum, where we saw the current show, Going West! Quilts and Community. I’d wanted to see this exhibit since I read that it had been curated by Sandi Fox, author of two of my favorite books on 19th century quilts, Small Endearments and For Purpose and Pleasure. Well worth the trip, I’d recommend the show if you’re going to be in D.C. before the close of the show in mid-January. Sadly (for you,) no photos allowed. The show’s companion book does include all of the show quilts (and more) with accompanying essays on over fifty quilts brought to or made in Nebraska in the late nineteenth century.