Sunflower quilt

Christina Malcom made this quilt for her son Jonathan, stitching his name on the back. Though she was born in North Carolina, she spent much of her life in Indiana, a state whose sunflowers seem to have inspired her unusual quilt. Floral designs provide inspiration for many quilts, yet few quilters actually drew from nature. This quilt seems to be an exception. She carefully observed the broad, almost heart-shaped leaves, the sturdy stalk, and the golden petals.