Artist Statement: In this divided world, this quilt celebrates sisterhood, generosity, and the power of color to connect us. I am curious about the unknown hands that made the vibrant molas, carved and painted birds, and female figures. Some pieces were gifts, others found in thrift stores; some are old, others new. Colors combine with more colors from different places, rescuing “my sisters’ ” work from landfill and giving it a bright, hopeful new life.

Materials & Techniques: Materials: Quilting fabrics, molas, found objects, beads, assorted threads, and decorative trims.

Techniques: Fabric folding, hand stitching, and longarm

Dimensions: 47" x 51"

Photographer: Serap Whitmer