Grace in Flight

100% recycled cotton w/indigo dye and original great egret block print

9″ x 21″

Inspiration image by Caleb Scholtens.

Melissa Marginet’s Boomerang Design from her book Walking Foot Quilting Designs  

The Great Egret was nearly decimated in the late 1800s when they were hunted for their plumes for fashion. Thankfully early conservationists put an end to the slaughter, and protection of this beautiful bird resulted in the colonies survival. The Great Egret has been seen as a symbol of gratitude and contentment. I hope this piece reflects those virtues.