This quilt celebrates my 10-year quilt-iversary! First, it’s a nod back to my very first quilt which was a rail fence quilt. Quilt Mama Jeannane Walker said, “Come on, give it a try!” Second, the quilting is a throwback to my first quilt class, which was free-motion quilting taught by Elizabeth Hartman at QuiltCon 2013. And thirdly, it documents my realization of how the quilt making process has been therapeutic during times of joy and sorrow. When life goes off the rails, there’s no going back. I’m thankful quilting will always move forward with me.

W: 49in. H: 47in.

Year Completed: 2022

Techniques: Improv piecing, Free-motion quilting