Medieval stained glass window

The Glass Pilgrim

The Cathedral Quilt

A contemporary quilt translating medieval stained glass — its figures, colors, ornament, and light — into cloth. This page documents the project as it unfolds: from the first window to the finished work.

Research

In progress

Drawing

In progress
Design drawings and sketches

Color

In progress
Fabric color samples and swatches

Glass into Cloth

In progress

Materials

In progress

Construction

In progress
Quilt construction in progress

The Finished Work

Not yet begun