Microcosm

This quilt was based on this 1890 quilt from York, Pennsylvania. The names and addresses are real places from Judy’s life, printed with an inkjet printer on fabric. The winding train tracks are appliquéd, as are the stars and moon on top. Quilt was started 6/19/96 and finished 9/26/97.

1997
43.5 x 34 inches
Pieced by Judy Dafoe Hopkins
Hand quilted with variegated blue perle cotton by Judy Dafoe Hopkins
Label: Yes – Inkjet on fabric on front and back – date says 1996
Sleeve: Yes
Collection of Darien Reece.

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