Origin in Red
Origin in Red is a contemporary quilt in which I explore themes of origin, center, and expansion. Starting from a single central point, a radial geometric structure unfolds, creating movement and a sense of spatial depth. For me, the color red is more than a design element — it represents energy, focus, and the beginning of a process.
The quilt stands in close dialogue with my work The Deep Turquoise. While The Deep Turquoise explores immersion, pull, and spatial depth, Origin in Red turns its attention to the starting point: to gathering, concentration, and the inner order from which movement emerges. Both works are connected by an exploration of perception, structure, and space, approached from different directions.
Origin in Red is my original design and is constructed entirely using Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP). I use this technique not only for its precision, but deliberately as a design tool. Clear lines, shifting perspectives, and repetition allow me to work with tension, rhythm, and structure while maintaining strong visual clarity.
I also teach Origin in Red as a course. In the class, I share my approach to planning and constructing complex FPP designs, with a strong focus on understanding the underlying structure and making confident decisions in both design and color. The course is aimed at quilters who want to deepen their technical skills while engaging in thoughtful, design-focused work.
