McQuilties Open Studio
Join Mary in working studio to learn how quilts are made.
About the Maker
I started making patchwork quilts in 1992. Although I loved to sew everything from baby clothes to wedding dresses, quilting captured my heart with its combination of practicality, artistic expression, and a historical connection to the traditional skills of American women.
Since moving from Madison, Wisconsin 18 years ago, I have been making quilts in my studio on Inis Oírr. Based on traditional patterns with a modern aesthetic, I am strongly influenced by the flowers, fields, and seascapes of my home in the West of Ireland.
I’m currently moving in the direction of sustainable sewing…using what I have, upcycling bits and pieces of fabric, old clothes, and woolen factory offcuts. You will find these new/old pieces in my online shop.
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Event Address: 1 Baile An Ghleanna Inis Oírr Aran Islands Co. Galway H91 FRD0
Suitable For: Adults 16+
Accessibility Information
Accessible only along small boreen…walking best, biking will get you to bottom of the road, no car parking available.
Organiser: : McQuilties
Event Memberships
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Made Local
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