80″ x 80″ The combined mitochondrial sequences of my cousin and her husband, are encoded in this quilt. Read more →
Author: genome
Ben and Mim’s Quilt
58″ x 58″ When my nephew married, I combined his and his bride’s mitochondrial sequences. The differences are highlighted in separate colors. the National Geographic Genography Project analyzed their mitochondrial DNA.. Read more →
Gena’s Quilt
My Mitochondrial DNA
58″ x 58″ Bev sent a sample of her DNA (from a cheek swab) to the National Geographic Genography Project, which analyzed her mitochondrial DNA. The sequence revealed that she belongs to Haplogroup T (subclade T2) through her maternal line. This group has a very wide distribution and is present as far east as the Indus Valley and as far south… Read more →
Double Helix II
35” x 38″ DNA is made up of two spines that spiral around each other to form a double helix and are connected at regular intervals by nucleotides (bases). Read more →
Chorale’s Birthday Quilt
For a significant birthday, her family sent their best wishes on fabric to Chorale, who lives in Florida; hence the palm trees in the quilted border. Read more →
Dan & Louisa’s Wedding Quilt
The couple is warmed (literally) by the best wishes of family and friends, who wrote and illustrated the fabric pieces with archival pens. The bride’s favorite color is red. Read more →
Andy’s Life Quilt
Kit’s husband Andy is a theater electrician, and for each show (Grateful Dead tour, Mama Mia, Glimmerglass opera season) he has received a t-shirt. Read more →
WIG-1 gene
The human WIG-1 gene is involved in the p53 dependent growth regulatory pathway. “The activity of the p53 tumor-suppressor protein has a key role in… Read more →
Hepatitis Virus C gene
While in college, Bev’s nephew worked in a lab at Massachusetts General Hospital on the genetic sequencing of a piece of the Hepatitis C gene. Read more →
Double Helix I
DNA is made up of two spines that spiral around each other to form a double helix and are connected at regular intervals by nucleotides (bases). Read more →
Human red cone pigment gene
This gene is involved in color vision. Part of its DNA sequence is encoded in the triangle blocks, which are then quilted in a double helix design. The base sequence… Read more →
Banners
These banners in the Hills Church assembly room signal the gathering places for the congregation’s participation in a rich variety of activities. Read more →
Christian Seasons and Symbols
In 1994-5 Bev worked with the youth and adults in the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church to create the Christian Seasons and Symbols Quilt… Read more →
Dan’s T-shirt quilt
62″ x 76″ This log cabin variation includes pieces of Bev’s son’s favorite T-shirts and old flannel shirts. This high school graduation gift has accompanied him to college and graduate school. Read more →