Name of Panel "Launch Pad to Success"
By Mary Kay Davis from Sunnyvale, CA
"I had a to think about what my dreams might be for myself and others."
Materials & Techniques: Machine Applique & Machine quilting, Cotton Fabrics, Cotton Batting & Polyester Thread.
When I first started this project, I knew that I wanted my theme to resolve around education and learning. My father had worked in public education for over 35 years and my brothers and I all graduated from college. Education and learning were very important in our lives. I had an idea in the back of my mind revolving around stacks of books and the Saturn V rocket. When I saw the postcard with Apollo 11 I knew what I wanted to do. I'd use education as the launch pad that supports the rocket and the stacks of books would keep it stable.I believe that education is the "Launch Pad to Success". My dream is that everyone would have access to education, from elementary schools and college, to trade schools and apprentice programs. No one would have to worry about the cost or whether he or she was going to be "accepted". Ignorance causes so many of the world's problems, whether it has to do with misunderstandings between ethnic groups or a lack of knowledge in regard to taking care of our planet and "keeping it green".
If we all got the chance to learn about new things, new people, and how to deal with the world's problems, I think we would be very successful indeed."-Mary Kay Davis