“Inspired by the queen of the desert, the agave plant, and a glass sculpture by the artist Dale Chihuly, this quilt combines my love for Chihuly glass and my love of quilting. The raw edge applique technique shows off the sharpness of the plant’s spikes, while the other fabric choices showcase the beautiful blue desert sky. I selected fabrics that represent ground pebbles and sandstone bricks used in many landscapes in Arizona.”