GENERAL MEETING: "Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island" with Dana Jones (ZOOM)

Dana Jones

You will be transported to a tiny island -- just 13 acres -- in the central Philippines as you enjoy images and stories of the colorful quilts and the more than 100 quiltmakers of Caohagan Island. You’ll see photos of more than 50 of these handmade, one-of-a-kind quilts plus be introduced to the unique techniques developed by these quiltmakers whose tools are simply fabric and scissors, needle and thread.

Dana spent more than a month on the island, quilted with the residents, went fabric shopping with them on nearby Cebu Island, and snorkeled the reef that surrounds Caohagan. Those who view the quilts come away smiling, inspired by the creativity of these women and men.

More about Dana

Dana became passionate about quilts in 2003, when she began taking classes and attending quilt shows whenever possible.  She began teaching In 2007, and in 2009 she moved to Colorado to work as an editor for Quilters Newsletter magazine.  Within a year was running the magazine. She was also an editor of the SAQA Journal (Studio Art Quilt Associates) prior to leaving to research and write the book "Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island." 

She lives at 9,200 feet in Colorado in the Rocky Mountains where she designs and makes quilts, teaches, and speaks and writes about quiltmaking and quiltmakers. She is also a regular teacher at several quilt shops in Colorado and has taught at Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum.

Check out her website at danajonesquilt.com