Monday, October 12, 2009

Shenna's Favorite

Mom made lots of beautiful things...among many of her creations that I love, this is my own personal favorite. This quilt is currently owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is in their permanent art collection. http://www.ldsmag.com/arts/010822worldview.html


Women of All Nations: Nurturing Peace
Embroidered fabric, 1996

Emma Allebes b. 1931 United States

Sister Allebes revealed that as sources for this quilt she chose a folk art style and sources from Scandinavian quilting. She said that it has been the pioneering work of women from nations throughout the world that peace continues to be maintained on earth. This is suggested by the expressive and joyful gestures of women across the quilt, from a farm woman before her home on the left, to contemporary women on with their residences. Birds are widely known as representations of peace. Hand embroidery work is the main tech-nique used by the maker as the picture elements have been created, while the quilting itself is done by a sewing machine.
Museum collection

Shenna Mealey
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  1. Tierney KirkOctober 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Shenna, this was always one of my favorites too! I remember watching Oma sketch this out, and "helping" her brainstorm how to depict each woman (in my young mind, but who knows how helpful I really was!).

    ~Tierney~

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