Freedom Quilter: Ann Cook / Sunnyvale, California, USA
I found out about the Sari Bari quilt auction from my daughter in Boston, who is participating as part of a group from their church. I had just finished a quilt for our newest grandson and was looking for a summer project, so the timing was perfect. I opted not to join their group, but instead make one of my own, since I live in California. I spend most of my time as a university accountant, so quilting and sewing fulfill my need for some creative activity. I have been quilting since I was a teenager. I love to sew, and have done everything from furniture upholstery to wedding dresses. My mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all quilted. My daughter is a talented and creative seamstress/quilter, and maybe someday her daughter (pictured with me) will be too. I am happy to be able to participate in this wonderful opportunity to contribute, in a small way, to improving the lives of women who do not have access to the same opportunities that most of us take for granted.
