"Frances" by Jeanne Eileen Garcia won People's Choice at QuiltCon 2026.
Artist Statement: "Despite my occasional eye-rolling as a child at comparisons to my mother - in likeness, tone, or attitude - I've always valued that connection, like a little echo carried in me. Hand-piecing and quilting this portrait created space to consider her influence and how her traits and choices shape my own. The quilt's front presents her likeness; the back holds notes and reflections from the process. Together, they form a portrait and a record of thought."
Techniques Used: Hand Pieced, Hand Embroidered, Hand Quilted
Design Credit: Original Design
(Photos from Seattle Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Page)
Maker: Jeanne Eileen Garcia
Quilter: Jeanne Eileen Garcia
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 106 x 106 inches
Shows & Museums: QuiltCon 2026
Awards: People's Choice Award (Sponsored by Ruby Star Society) at QuiltCon 2026
