"Sashes" by Elizabeth Ray won First Place in the Group or Bee Quilts category at QuiltCon 2023.

Group Members: Carole Lyles Shaw, Chris Davies, Chris Simon, E. A. Cox, Elizabeth Ray, Ellyn Zinsmeister, Emily Lang, Isabelle Selak, Loide Wasmund, Sarah Goer, and Sarah Ruiz

Artist Statement: "Quilting feeds my creative and analytical soul. The quilting community and collaboration brings me joy and belongingness as it supports and encourages my continuous growth and development as an artist. In December 2021, Sashes was my first prompt to the newly formed Quilts Unscripted Bee and its members Carole Lyles Shaw, Chris Davies, Chris Simon, E. A. Cox, Elizabeth Ray, Ellyn Zinsmeister, Emily Lang, Isabelle Selak, Loide Wasmund, Sarah Goer, and Sarah Ruiz. I was inspired seeing Nancy Goodman's quilt, Peace and Freedom: The Border Wall. Inspiration used with permission. Each column of Improv components, made with 2 colors, uniquely represents its maker. My quilting friends we build beauty together! I am so grateful for the opportunity to stretch, grow, and be challenged creating improvisationally with you all. Thank You."

Techniques Used: Machine Pieced, Improvisational Piecing, Machine Quilted on a Frame (longarm), Edge Facing