Arkansas is known as the Natural State with its forests, lakes, sunsets and rivers. Its landscapes don't just invite adventure - they inspire creativity. Arkansas' forests and rivers aren't the only places where paths are forged - trailblazers in history, music and art have left their mark too. Not surprisingly, this state embraces the arts, from folk music and storytelling to quilting - a cherished craft passed down through generations. Whether preserving tradition or pushing boundaries, quilters continue to stitch Arkansas' story into fabric. The land, its people, and the soulful blues of the Delta inspire colors, patterns, and themes, and each quilt carries echoes of the state that inspired it. Includes artists Belle Brunner, Elizabeth K. Ray, CC Mercer Watson, Linda Pumphrey, Ellen Lewis and Jim Gatling. Featured groups: TAAC Quilting Group, Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild and Hot Springs Village Quilt Guild. Quiltfolk Magazine, Issue 34. 162 pages.