V's Version

The Newer Orleans (TNO) quilt will depict all that New Orleans has been, the pain she has seen and what she will be again - for we cannot seperate any one part of time from another. The shotgun houses are one way to represent the past, present and future. they have rich history, they were heavily damaged and, in order to maintain the diverse and interesting fabric of the city, they need to be rebuilt.

On my wall, they are made from many kinds of fabrics - vintage silk ball gowns, a Chanel suit from the 60s, my own denim work clothes, Syd's grandfather's boxer shorts (that survived!) and brand new fabrics. I think on the wall & sometimes change my mind too (as I did with the dark blue fabric sky on the pink house.)

Thanks for staying tuned.