Sew Indigo pays homage to the beautiful blue shades that originally came from the indigo plant using a strip piecing technique to build this quilt. Indigo was the foundation of numerous textile traditions throughout West Africa. (https://www.adireafricantextiles.com/textiles-resources-sub-saharan-africa/some-major-west-african-textile-traditions/indigo-in-west-africa ) Unfortunately nowadays most blue shades, especially denims, are commercially dyed but the story of indigo is one worth knowing. Ankara Blue string quilt with free motion machine quilting. Ready to hang Approx 60" x 31"
 
On Exhibit at Hayti Heritage Center  (Exhibit Feb 1- March 10, 2024)