#quilting

#quilting

"Ancestral Home," a quilted work by mother-son duo Mik and May Gaspay, is on display at the Redwood City Art Kiosk, 2208 Broadway St., through Jan. 4, 2026. The installation centers on their family's home in Enrile, The Philippines, which was destroyed by a typhoon. Through cutting, stitching and layering, the Gaspays reconstruct the house as both a personal and collective monument that honors family histories while reflecting on broader experiences of home and displacement.

The industrial-size device includes a computer interface for creating precise patterns, but he prefers to use it like a pencil and paper, doodling swirls directly onto ice-dyed velveteen. The dye is a recent addition to his process. "You go through these periods when the fabric does the talking or when the design does the talking," he tells me. Currently, the fabric is yelling.

Gardening is much more dangerous than quilting, and Harvey Fierstein recounts a humorous mishap with a rose bush that left him bleeding. He now creates approximately 80 to 90 quilts.

Quilts from the small community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, have gained recognition for imaginative designs using recycled materials. The summer show in Columbia County showcases the bold and expressive designs crafted by the next generation of quilting artists from Gee's Bend.

Using thin, twin-sized quilts as tablecloths combines aesthetic appeal with practical function, offering soft texture and protecting surfaces from scratches and heat.

It's an honor to be able to showcase this quilt during this year's quilt show as we approach the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11.