Mother India 

42 .5" x 36"
2003
Collection of Shona McNeil

 

My daughter spent three months in India working with mothers and children. This quilt is a composite of some of her favorite photographs, and the fabrics she purchased for me.        

Awards

2004 PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL QUILT EXTRAVAGANZA XI WALL QUILT: 
Third Place

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Techniques:

Threadplay- background fabric
Hand applique- all figures, flowers, and fruits
Machine embroidery- floor tiles
Traditional pattern- baby blocks
Machine quilted