One Recovered!
Ann Holmes Quilts
On November 23, 2005, two original art quilts, "Rainbow Falls" and "Working Together to Achieve Our Goals," were stolen from Ann Holmes's booth at Woolworth Walk in Asheville, North Carolina.
Two years later during August 2007, Ann received a wonderful surprise. When she returned from a weekend trip, a package mailed from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina was sitting on her front porch. Inside was her missing "Rainbow Falls" quilt, along with a note that said,
"A family member bought this quilt in a thrift store in Asheville last year or the year before. When she got home she stuck it in a closet and she gave it to me recently. I took it home to do some research on the internet about the artist and it came to my attention that this was stolen. I am returning this to you - such a beautiful piece should be returned to its rightful owner. So - here you go."
"Rainbow Falls" (left) is an original design. It is 36" by 80". This quilt was inspired by one of the waterfalls on Horsepasture River.
 "Working Together to Achieve Our Goals" (right) is still missing. It is also an original design that is 11.5" by 17.5" It is a freeform flying geese and star quilt that is mahcine pieced, machine appliqued and machine quilted. This quilt was inspired by Ann's quilt guild.
The quilts have labels on the back. If you find "Working Together to Achieve Our Goals", please contact Ann through the Lost Quilt Come Home Page.
Posted December 20, 2005. Updated August 17, 2007.
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