9-PATCH QUILTS

Among traditional quilt designs, the 9-Patch is one I have most often explored.

Council of Six 73x71”

Poets suggest birds are spirit messengers at times bridging inner and outer realms of experience, one informing the other to benefit the Whole. The layers in this quilt reference waypoints and touchstones -- a gathering up of life events, daydreams, and places of solitude. Recalling them involves a synthesis of known/unknown, reality/imagination.

Earthwatch 72x55”

Earthwatch grew out of concern about environmental destruction in general and by that of modern warfare in particular.  The stunningly beautiful planet Earth is the ‘living ground’ for one and all.   War upends things, with places on Earth sometimes referred to as killing zones as a result. This piece is in a Green Quilt registry. 

Sky Grass Bird

Sky Grass Bird 45x36”

All manner of seasonal birds (including welcome ‘snowbird’ and ‘rainbird’ folks from cold, wet regions) migrate to the Sonoran Desert during its mild winter to revitalize in the outstanding pristine environment.

GOAT CHRONICLES

This series of small quilt studies records events of interest to a main character referred to as “Goat.”

Goat in Sailing Boat 17x17”

Steadfast and with clear intention, explorer Goat sets off on journey.

Kitchen Goat 17x17”

Goat observes and is baffled by the concept of food prep.

Goat Lady 17x17”

Under the gaze of a benevolent goat lady’s influence and impervious to the march of time, Goat and a hitchhiker ply their way in a crescent moon-shaped boat

Goat at Opera 17x17”

Nearly  hidden by foliage at foot of the stage, a curious Goat spends an enjoyable evening at the Opera.