Made in January-February 2021 in the Eastern Sierra.

DIMENSIONS: 38” x 63.5”

FRONT: Improv patchwork made from a combination of fabric scraps from pandemic-era face masks, as well as hemp linen remnants from a cutting room floor.

BACK: Blue chambray with red, white, cerulean and navy blue, and mint green binding.

INSPIRATION: Sam was a test in the balance of color. It was an opportunity to create something that introduced a fuller spectrum of the rainbow without being overpowering. The whites and creams were vital in maintaining the balance. While I love to play with color, I find it essential to use muddier hues to contrast the richer ones. This is how they create harmony.

PROCESS: The colors and sizes of the pieces dictate the design. The goal is to make a work of art with as little waste as possible. Quilt top and bottom are machine pieced, then cotton batting is sandwiched between. The entire quilt is then delicately hand stitched together.

DESIGNER/ARTIST INSPIRATION: A few designers that inspired my work and helped plant the seed in my excitement for patchwork and quilting include Adam Pogue and Thompson Street Studio as well as legendary, trail blazing artists such as the women of Gees Bend.