"Western Sun" by Karen Hodges was featured as part of the "25 Years of Scrap" Exhibit at Houston 2024.

Artist Statement: "The blocks from this exchange sat in the closet for 15 years because I thought I needed 276 Flying geese. Once I realized I only needed 18, I was determined to finish. There are whole, half, and quarter blocks as well. This is one of my husband's favorite quilts."

Techniques: Hand Appliquéd; Machine Pieced and Quilted; Foundation Paper for Flying Geese

Design Source: This quilt was in the Butternut and Blue book by Barbara Brackman and Karla Menaugh

About the "25 Years of Scrap" Exhibit (Sponsored by Brother): "The 19th Century Patchwork Divas began in 1997 as a block exchange group, organized by Carol Staelhe and Betsy Chutchian, focusing on recreating antique quilts with the new readily available reproduction fabrics. What began as a small group of friends grew into a 22-member group connected by a mutual passion for antique quilts of the 19th century. Inspiration for the exchanges comes from the quilts the women made years ago to comfort their families and beautify their homes."