Renowned Fiber Artist Celia Boland donated one of her exquisite quilts, which will be a silent auction item at Latah Recovery Community’s upcoming Soups On! Fundraiser on November 5th from 11AM to 2PM at the 1912 Center in Moscow. You can see this incredible quilt in person and get a jump on the bidding by stopping in to the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, where it will be on display from October 24th-November 4th during regular business hours. The bidding will continue at Soups on! until 1PM, when the winner will be announced, with all proceeds from the silent auction going to Latah Recovery Community.
The quilt’s rich colors, intricate design, and fine threadwork are worth a special trip to see in person. Celia Boland’s passion for her craft is generations in the making. As she says, “I use fabric as others use paint,” and you can see that born out in her work, which draws inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of her childhood and the rolling hills of the Palouse.
In Celia’s own words:
“I was raised in the shadows of the Owyhee Mountains in Southwest Idaho. My mother was a gifted painter and my dad worked in leather and rawhide. As a young girl I was surrounded by artists. My family of farmers and ranchers moonlighted as painters, weavers, wood carvers and inventors. Books I saw on art and design led me into a world far from rural Southern Idaho. My parents encouraged me to attend the University of Idaho, where I received my degrees, one of which is Textile Design.”
We should take an extra moment to thank her parents for encouraging Celia’s northern migration, as her talent is surpassed only by her dedication to our community. In addition to donating quilts for Soups On! several years running, she is also part of a group that makes quilts for the CASA program, which provides comfort and support for children removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. They also make quilts for Habitat for Humanity, creating quilts to welcome families into new homes built in our area.
There is no better autumn combination than a piping hot bowl of soup, an exquisitely crafted quilt, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are helping those in our community who need it most. Even if you cannot make it to Soups On!, you are still more than welcome to place a bid on this gorgeous quilt until the 4th. You will be responsible for supplying your own soup, however.
Funds raised at Soups On! allow Latah Recover Community to continue to provide a wide range of services and activities to help those of us living with substance abuse and mental health issues for free or at-cost. For more information about Latah Recovery Community and how to get tickets to the event, visit latahrecoverycenter.org.
