For fellow Trekkies, Island in the Sky is my rendition of the utopian island featured in TOS “The Cloud Minders” episode.
Inspired by Irene Roderick’s Dancing with the Wall book, the creation process for this quilt was a slow dance as I worked through different book chapters to create a pile of improv units over the course of several months. Overall, the final dance with the design wall was an incredibly fun and playful experience.
Arcturus, a red-giant star, is the 4th brightness star in the Northern sky. It is easy to find for amateur stargazers (like me!) by following the curve of the Big Dipper's handle - extend the curve beyond the handle and you’ll find Arcturus. The star can be found right overhead in the summer night sky.
The quilt design was loosely based on the concept of a medallion quilt and was a fun challenge to assemble.
I wore my work in progress denim jacket while at the show. I think I got more compliments on it then my quilts! :-)