The Mathematics of Quilting: A Quilter’s Tacit Knowledge of Symmetry, Tiling, and Group Theory

Year: 2003 Authors: Katrina Hebb

Core claim

Quilters use and internalize sophisticated mathematics in their craft, even when they do not explicitly articulate it.

Topics

quilting mathematics, tacit knowledge, symmetry and tiling, group theory

Domains

symmetry, tilings, group theory, geometrical analysis, quilting, needlework, handicrafts, textile design

Methods

theoretical argument, Polanyi analysis, historical examples, design analysis

Media

quilts, patchwork patterns, textiles, embroidery

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