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Tradition of giving away attracts attention of national magazine

  • Wilma, l, and Lisa show the star quilt made by Wilma’s mother, Velda Bearshield, that incorporates an eagle into the star design. Velda made the quilt when her son, Willie Bearshield, was in Desert Storm. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)
    Wilma, l, and Lisa show the star quilt made by Wilma’s mother, Velda Bearshield, that incorporates an eagle into the star design. Velda made the quilt when her son, Willie Bearshield, was in Desert Storm. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)
  • Wilma had given away all of her finished quilts when the magazine crew arrived to interview her, so they laid out her completed tops on the grounds at Milks Camp for a photo. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)
    Wilma had given away all of her finished quilts when the magazine crew arrived to interview her, so they laid out her completed tops on the grounds at Milks Camp for a photo. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)
  • Wilma also makes quilts with other traditional designs besides the star quilts. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)
    Wilma also makes quilts with other traditional designs besides the star quilts. (Photo from Quiltfolk, used with permission)

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