"Ella Fitzgerald": Quilt Art by Rebekka Seigel

"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. When there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."

This is the first quilt in my series of paper doll quilts about women I find inspiring. I love Ella and her voice and reputation, but I probably started out with her because my son is a big band musician and I am getting to learn more through him about that era of music. I love the notion of telling someone’s story visually through the garments worn for special occasions. Each of Ella’s “outfits” are attached to a poster that describes a place where she performed at a pivotal time in her career. Also mentioned are the names of others in her field who either promoted her career or celebrated it.