Lora Rust Ceramics

“Transom” quilt in clay porcelain soda-fired

Taking inspiration from experiences and creative
work of my mother’s, I have created wall hangings made of textured and shaped porcelain squares which are folded, fired, and sewn together with wire.

Quilt of the day - Day 7: “Olive Starlight”
Ceramic Quilt Square by Lora Rust, available at link in bio
Fabric Quilt Square (unfinished) by Lora Webster Groton (my mother)

The partially completed fabric panel, which shows the detail of the cathedral window quilting process, is a moment frozen in time…note the needle left by my mother in the unfinished olive dot square. I’m not really sure why she stopped at this particular place or why she chose not to continue this bed quilt project. 🤷🏻‍♀️💠💔

Getting the colors and details of the patterns in this panel were a challenge, particularly the olive greens. Before the final glaze firing, the tiles are soaked in a solution of soda ash and water, the effect a light sheen on the porcelain squares, enhancing its appearance as fabric. After firing the pieces are sewn together with wire.

On view through February 27, 2026. Available for sale framed (completed piece sewn to canvas) or unframed (completed piece with hangers to hang directly on wall).