Sharon Leahman

Spread Your Wings and Fly

32 x 42"

Fabric/Quilt

$2000

The queen bee in the center is harvesting pollen from the sunflowers. Her wings are 3-D with black yarn accents them. Brown yarn accents her legs. The triangle border is black, and light yellow is nine (9) inches, only on the sides to enhance the quilt. Wool batting in the interior and machine quilted.

Artist's Statement:

I am from a family of quilters and was drawn to my roots in beautiful, scenic Caroline County, Virginia, where I was born and grew up. From geometric design to today's modern concepts, I have a wealth of ideas uniquely expressing my thoughts of nature and people. My distinctive style incorporates bold colors and intricate patters creating immersive pieces that encourage personal reflection and dialogue.  Am known in quilting circles and have exhibited in several places in Virginia, in 2026; PAAL in Petersburg, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, Crossroads Art Center, RVA, Artspace Gallery, RVA and Petersburg Welcome Center, Petersburg. Also in 2025, displayed at  Black Iris Gallery, Virginia State Library in Richmond, State Fair of Virginia in Doswell,  PAAL in Petersburg, Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton. Arts in the Park 2023 & 2024 Richmond, VA. Most recent publication is located in Folk Art Museum - Summer 2025 and Progress Index in 2020.