I am very sad to tell you that Ruth B. McDowell died on Saturday,June 22nd, she was just 79. The cause was Multiple Myeloma. She wasn't sick very long, but how would I know? She was never one to complain. When I learn more I will post any information.
This is a professional image used for some of her exhibits.
The last class I had with her was her last session in Kalispell, Wyoming..
Here she is talking about Susan Hillsenbeck's eggplant flower in progress.
Cotton fabric, thread,and batting. Machine pieced and quilted.
This is the first of Ruth's quilts I added to the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection in1994. It is my favorite.
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4 comments:
Oh, Del! That is such sad news. She was the best quilting teacher I ever had, too. And she’s still there in my head, helping me, when I choose fabric. I will always love using things like thrifted fabric (shirts, floral cotton bridesmaids’ dresses) and other non-quilting fabric. I’ll never be one to dye or paint fabric especially to fit into my quilt. Dottie
Ruth started me on my art quilt journey. This news is so sad.
I am so sorry we have lost a very talented quilting friend. As we all know so well, she was the very best! Del, I am so sorry Ruth has passed on, she was a wonderful friend to you. Take care, and, please stay well. xo
Ruth was an amazing teacher and I learned so much from her! She will be missed.
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