Home is Where the Quilt is- A Paper and Fabric Quilt

I made this piece for the Alliance for American Quilts.  The contest is called "Home is Where the Quilt Is." This quilt is donated for their fundraising efforts.  It will tour first and then be auctioned off on eBay.









 My entry:

"Quilting makes my heart blossom"

I really love the different elements of this quilt. The house-like shape with the tile-pieced roof, the colorful flowers embroidered with thick threads, the little bird singing at the top and the skirt made from an over-dyed bed sheet.

I gave it this title because I feel the happiest when I am at home quilting. Like the garden, my family blossoms when I nourish them with love.

I chose this method of construction to demonstrate that cloth and recyclable materials can be used to create and interpret your thoughts. I wanted to include paper clips from magazines, calendars and mail received by members of my household.  This is an enjoyable technique that I feel is just the beginning of a new and innovative way to do art.