Shenandoah National Park - Homestead National Monument of America

“I chose this park for two reasons. First, I thought its natural beauty would transfer nicely to an art quilt.  Second, in the 1700's my Irish ancestors traveled through this area and settled in Virginia so I have always been interested in the Shenandoah Valley area.  My piece features the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, a cardinal, the state bird, and dogwood blossoms, the state flower.  It was painted on fabric, machine quilted, and embellished with beads.  I hope the visitors to the park enjoy it.”