How the women of New Mexico have used a patchwork of materials to create an enduring quiltmaking legacy.

The quilts documented here range from the 'old style' quilts, characterised by vertical strips of random lengths and widths, to formal patterns such as Log Cabin and Wedding Ring, to experimental wall hangings. Using materials ranging from old serapes to used clothing, flour sacks, tobacco bags, and commercial fabrics, the women of New Mexico have used their frugality, ingenuity, and creativity to create an enduring legacy.