The Kaloli bird is the native Ugandan name for the marabou stork.

Kaloli Moondance by Susan Carlson

Techniques: Machine quilted, free-hand and raw-edge fabric collaged

Design Source: Original design

The Kaloli bird is the native Ugandan name for the

marabou stork. The only carrion-eating storks,

marabou storks do a great service by cleaning up

carcasses. This theme of using things that are of no

use to others inspired me to create this quilt using

only leftovers. The marabou stork is considered one

of the ugliest creatures in the world. In this piece,

"Chloe" exhibits a joyfulness I had not anticipated. I

envision her dancing on the savannah, her colorful

plumage, head, and wattle transformed into a ballet

costume worthy of the Bolshoi.