Stitching Our Stories
Artist Statement
Bette Jones Boulding
Bette Jones Boulding began quilting in 1992, when she repurposed denim jeans to make a quilt for her son. She is often asked to create quilts from T-shirts that tell a person’s life story, a process that can be challenging. With an artistic eye for color, Bette combines shirts and fabric pieces to create attractive, colorful, and functional quilts. She has donated more than 200 quilts to nursing homes, family members, and friends. Over the years, Bette has taught several people the art of quilting. As a middle school teacher, she assigned quilting projects to her students and guided Junior Girls in completing their own projects.
Pamela Haines
“My name is Pamela Haines (Chapman). I am a registered nurse, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and passionate quilter.
My quilting journey began in 2014 when I set out to make a quilt for my unborn grandson, Ezekial. Tragically, he was born too early and passed away shortly after birth. His memory inspired me to continue quilting and to keep learning the craft.
My philosophy is that every quilt tells a story—whether that story begins before, during, or after its creation. I am drawn to bold, bright, large-scale prints, as well as Batiks and African fabrics, and I select simple patterns that allow these fabrics to shine.”
Paralee Harris
Paralee Harris has been quilting since 2005, when she learned the craft from her sister, master quilter Juanita Hickman Johnson. Quilting brings Paralee peace and joy throughout the creative process. She enjoys selecting bright, beautiful fabrics and patterns, designing each quilt, and machine-stitching the pieces together. Generous with her work, Paralee gives customized quilts to family, friends, and others as a ministry. Each quilt includes an embroidered label featuring a prophetic word and a Scripture chosen specifically for the recipient.
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