Sarah Nishiura

"Beyond the function of it as something to make you warm, you can't divide it from the function that it beautifies your world." Sarah Nishiura Sarah Nishiura grew up in […]

"Beyond the function of it as something to make you warm, you can't divide it from the function that it beautifies your world." Sarah Nishiura Sarah Nishiura grew up in Detroit and now lives in Chicago, where she uses traditional techniques to craft one-of-a-kind quilts from her own designs. Sarah learned to sew from her mother and learned to love geometry from her father. From her grandparents, who were great builders, painters, stitchers, weavers and gardeners, she learned that making things is one of the greatest imperatives, privileges and pleasures in life. Sarah's quilts are all pieced from 100% cotton recycled and vintage materials, backed with new yardage, and then hand quilted. It can take up to 4 months to complete a quilt, but the result is strong, durable, and suitable for warmth or display. To learn more about Sarah and see her work click here