Reflections in fabric

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Over the last year I have had the unique opportunity to work with some of San Francisco’s most deserving people, including the ladies at St. Anthony’s Madonna House. Located in the Tenderloin district of the city, the Madonna House serves as a refuge for low income women over 60, and teaching these women to quilt has both inspired me and deepened my appreciation for the resiliency of the human spirit.

I teach at the Madonna House weekly. I design the curriculum for beginners, as many of these women have never sewn a stitch. We sew on Brother machines, which I’ve provided, in a full craft center, where the ladies are free to let their creative minds run wild.

I’ve included some pictures of the ladies’ sewing adventures. We started with simple table runners and fabric selection, but some of them have moved on to bed sized quilts!