Artists at Work North Adams Cohort
Francesca Olsen Francesca Olsen

Artists at Work North Adams Cohort

In February, Artists at Work announced their North Adams grantees…including me!

AAW offers an annual salary to artists in the tradition of the Works Progress Administration and requires each artist to partner with a community organization or nonprofit.

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Cancer Free
Francesca Olsen Francesca Olsen

Cancer Free

I had surgery about six weeks ago and had what they call a “complete response”: All the cancer in my body was gone.

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Quilts of Power
Francesca Olsen Francesca Olsen

Quilts of Power

As a mode of healing, I’m working on three quilt patterns that hold great significance for me. These designs reflect the trinity of cancer treatments: chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

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All About Pattern Testing
Francesca Olsen Francesca Olsen

All About Pattern Testing

2020 was a big year for me in terms of pattern testing. At this point I’ve tested dozens of patterns for lots of quilters, and I’ve learned a lot. Now that I’ve also released my own quilt pattern, I’ve been on both sides of the process.

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