10,584 - Welcome

Joy Lovin Hancock
Richmond, TX USA

Width: 8.5" Length: 11.25"

Designer: Original design

Materials/Techniques: Cotton fabrics used, the design was fused and free motion stitched and the flowers embellished with small seed beads.

Artist Statement: At a collage play date with my art quilt group I came across the Asian print fabric that inspired this piece. The pineapple, a symbol of welcome, reminds me of an open arms welcome from family and friends.

Dedication: To Uncle Tom, Aunt Jim, Aunt Leoma and cousin Diedre - all stricken by this disease. They always welcomed me with open arms.

This quilt has Fast Finish Triangles.

This quilt earned $50.81 for the AAQI.