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Made by Adrienne E. Hyle

October 9, 2024

“Piecing and embroidery are my happy place; I try to do a least a little bit every day,” Adrienne says. 

Although a lifelong sewer, Adrienne Hyle didn’t begin exploring the craft of quilting until 2016. Since then, she’s created a prolific and diverse collection of work.  Adrienne’s quilts tend toward bright colors and bold, sometime whimsical, designs that often feature embroidery. She prefers to focus her time on creating quilt tops, and she partners with local artisans who specialize in quilting to finish the pieces. 

Now, students at OSU can try their hand at projects similar to the ones on display. In 2023, Adrienne Hyle sponsored the launch of the Heritage Arts Studio located on the first floor in the Edmon Low Creative Studios. This space offers a variety of textile arts equipment including sewing and embroidery machines. 

Library Resources on Quilting

Books and articles
The Library catalog returns nearly 43,000 results for quilting including 3,951 books. 

Oral history
In Mattie Brooks oral history interview, she shared stories about her childhood growing up in rural Oklahoma. Mattie talked about returning to Oklahoma from California, rearing children and enjoying quilting and baking. 

In Opal Matthews oral history interview, she discussed her time in the restaurant business, expert pie baking, quilting, and enjoyment in playing games.

Video
“Sidebar: The OAMC Service Flags” This video digs into the mystery of two missing service flags. While not technically “quilts” these handmade textile tributes were sewn and displayed to recognize students serving in WWI. 

Equipment
Heritage Arts Creative Studio (located in the Edmon Low Creative Studios on the first floor)

View the Exhibit in Person

Selections of Adrienne's work is on display in the Drs. Kerry & Roberta Havner Gallery, located on the second floor of the Edmon Low Library.

Close-up of an embroidery panel featuring a brown bird with an orange chest and oranges in the background    Wildlife features prominently in the embroidered panels of this piece. The black field showcases bright, bold stitching.    Close-up of an applique orange on a blue background.   

A side shot reveals a black border on a rainbow paper piecing quilt with a white field.    Close-up of machine applique flowers with embroidery embellishment. Contrasting color in the quilting stitch highlights how the quilting not only finishes the piece but enhances its aesthetic.    This shot, taken from a distance, gives a full view of the gallery wall featuring the seven displayed quilts.   

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Last Updated: 9 October 2024