Into Quilts

My mother-in-law, Maurine, made gorgeous quilts in her day.  Quilting was an art form used by most of the pioneer women and their daughters.  It was practical as well as creative and therapeutic.  Women would gather to sit around a quilt stretched on wooden frames and stitch while they talked.  Children often enjoyed playing on the floor under the quilt.  Maurine made a quilt for all her children and grandchildren.   As a result, I thought I should too, but that "should" didn't last very long. The following drawings are based on vintage pieces of fabric Maurine and her aunt used in one of their beautiful older quilts.  

"Maurine is into quilting", detail.
pen & ink, chalk, and colored pencil.

"Playing with Arrows and Vintage Patterns"
Ink on paper