Ray of Light, by TQS favorite and Handwork Master Jinny Beyer, may be one of the most recongizable quilts on the planet. Jinny's quilt was chosen as the winner of The Great American Quilt contest sponsored by Good Housekeeping, the U.S. Historical Society, and the Museum of American Folk Art to celebrate the US Bicentennial. Almost 10,000 quilts were entered into the contest. The quilt is made from Indonesian batiks and American cottons. It is hand-pieced and hand quilted and is part of Jinny's personal collection. It was completed in 1977 and measures 80" x 91". The Hindi translation of "Ray of Light" is Kiran, which is also the name of Jinny's daughter.

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Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 36 Pieces Rotating

Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 100 Pieces Rotating

Ray of Light by Jinny Beyer - 289 Pieces Rotating