The Artists

Ann Fernald Borwick

Fiber artist, one-of-a-kind quilts

Before making quilts, my involvement in the arts had always been through the medium of sculpture.Like most people, I had always thought of quilts as a source of comfort, a reminder of "home" and times past. When my father passed away seven years ago, I collected his shirts, took them apart, and made quilts for my mother and siblings. For me, I realized the true comfort of quilts was in the making of them.

Never having been much of a fan of planning ahead, I take inspiration from artists whose work seems more spontaneous - the paintings of Helen Frankenthaler, the sculpture of Tom Friedman, the writings of Lynda Barry. They create art that is beautiful, unexpected and joyous and I try to infuse my quilts with the same.

2010 Summer Studio Tour: August 13, 14 & 15

2010 Winter Studio Tour: December December 3, 4 & 5

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