{"product_id":"reading-is-healing-carol-chenier","title":"Reading is Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Reading is Healing\" by Carol Chenier received the National Juried Show Viewers Choice at Quilt Canada 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"In 2000, during a dark period, I turned to books for healing, reading 265 titles in 18 months. In 2003, quilting brought me peace. Inspired by Sweet Pea's Bookshelf pattern I created this quilt, incorporating 236 titles, symbolizing resilience and transformation through literature and creativity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques and Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine Piecing, Machine Appliqué; Cotton, Pellon 80\/20 Batting\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuilting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine Quilting Framed, Computerized Quilting, Embroidery, Other Quilting Techniques, Sweet Pea\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"In 2000 during a difficult time in my life, I turned to books as an escape, reading 265 books in just 18 months. I carefully documented these books onto a spreadsheet which became a reminder of my journey. In 2003 I discovered quilting - a creative outlet that brought me peace and a renewed sense of purpose. Last year when I came across Sweet Pea' Bookshelf Quilt embroidery pattern I was inspired to bring most of those book titles to life in a quilt. Using the pattern and the help of an editor I incorporated 236 of those treasured book titles into the design, creating a one-of-a-kind quilted bookcase.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet Pea - Bookshelf Quilt\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eQuilted by Carol Cote\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(Photos from the Canadian Quilters Association Facebook Page)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Chenier \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carol Cote \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShows \u0026amp; Museums:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilt Canada 2025 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carol Chenier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54046362796307,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/4575\/5155\/files\/28822-reading-is-healing-carol-chenier-18-1750885998.jpg?v=1776143925","url":"https:\/\/gallery.thequiltshow.com\/products\/reading-is-healing-carol-chenier","provider":"The Quilt Show Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}