Made in December-January 2020/2021 in the Eastern Sierra.

DIMENSIONS: 38.5” x 53”

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 deadstock chambray with white, grey, gold, and navy binding.

INSPIRATION: Paco’s colors feel like a reflection of the season. It was winter, but a dry one at that. We had snow days followed by sunny bright blue skies. The colors always become more vibrant after rain or snow; these are the colors you see in Paco. Checkered shades of white with bold reds and gold sprinkled in. Paco is inspired by my first experience of a “real” winter and spectacular sunsets that made us question if we were living in a painting.

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.