Quilts

In 1997 my father-in-law gave me his mother’s unfinished quilt blocks. Although I’d never met her, Nora Roth Werner (1898-1978), I wanted to put them together to create a “collaborative” quilt for my children.

I sewed them with gold thread to mark the difference between her sewing and mine. What I expected would be a one time, functional piece for our family has led to this extended series of fabric wall pieces. I’ve made 16 now. For me this is significant rescue work, recovering and finishing the abandoned quilt tops pieced by women long ago. I am bringing their long hidden work out for all to see.

Quilts

Diagram of My Life as a To Do List

Helping Hand (from “The Way”)

Gateway (from “The Way”)

Paradise (from “The Way”)

Shadow Quilt

White Quilt

Sanctuary Quilt

Nora’s and My Quilt