Minneapolis Quilt in White by Haptic Lab

The Maker:  Haptic Lab is rooted in a history of using sensory design with intention, to do good, and find a way. Founded by Emily Fischer, a Brooklyn-based architect, the first product Emily created was a quilted map when her mother was diagnosed with glaucoma — these early projects were meant to be used as a wayfinding tool for the visually impaired. Helping people “see” through their sense of touch, their Haptic sense.

Haptic designs counter the rapid digitization of our lives, creating space for intentionality, and recognition of the real, physical world our bodies occupy. We supply the inspiration and guidance to help you feel a sensory connection to the environment that surrounds you. 

We make intricate quilts, kites, and objects that bring together new technologies with traditional craft techniques. At the core of each project lies a sense of playfulness that is both timeless and boundless. 

I've know and been a fan of Emily for years now!  

Excited to finally have her work in the shop.

The Work:

What's cozier than a skyway in a Minnesota winter? How about this beautiful quilt representing the lakes and neighborhoods of Minneapolis.

Quilt perimeters:

N - 40th Ave N
S - W 58th St
W - 36th Ave N and Regent Ave N
E - Cretin Ave S to the West

Place names embroidered on the quilt: Minnehaha Falls, Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Creek, Lake Harriet, Powderhorn Park, Mississippi River, Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, Theodore Wirth Park 

DETAILS

• Measures 60" x 72"
• Designed in Brooklyn, handmade by our partners in India
• Quilts are made in limited runs and are entirely hand-stitched
• Made of 100% cotton

CARE

For best quilt care, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry at the lowest sitting (or lay flat to air dry).