A tribute to those who have died from AIDS and cancer. Won 1994 National Patchwork Championship in Great Britain and recognized as one of the twentieth century’s best American Quilts. An original pictorial composition featuring dancing skeletons and intricate cut out applique banners typical of “Day of The Dead” celebrations. A central field of dancing skeletons is surrounded by 17 appliqued cloth “papel picado, each measuring about 12” square. The bottom border consists of grapes and a grapevine.

Techniques: Machine pieced, hand quilted, hand applique
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North and Central America, United States
Credit Line: Gift of Raymond Wayne Ross