100 Days of COVID-19, Day 70

My Art in the Time of a Pandemic

94 Years of Textile Stories

After a three month pause due to COVID-19, I am back at work with the African-American Quilters of Baltimore.   Recording their stories, collecting samples of their work and turning their textile stories into beautiful handmade books.

Growing up in NYC there were many women in my family and neighborhood who worked in the garment district.  I always loved hearing their stories of what it was like working with textiles and the things they were making.  I also loved to see the bits and pieces of textiles transformed by these very skilled women into evening gowns, bridal wear, upholstery, and curtains for Park Avenue homes. 


Forever thankful for this unique and wonderful opportunity.  

*Coronavirus Disease 2019:
Update in Maryland- 6/8/2020

58,404 confirmed cases 

2,776 deaths   4,240 recovered

Update in New York State - 6/8/2020

378,799  confirmed cases 

30,417 deaths    67,687 recovered

Total in United States: 1,960,642 confirmed cases, 110,990 deaths
Total Worldwide: 7,113,366 confirmed cases, 406,413 deaths

* All numbers are taken from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center