Local heritage inspires quilter

by Tina McCloud

Logan O’Bier’s quilt, “Crab Buoys” was inspired by her childhood task of painting her buoys red. Photo courtesy of Logan O’Bier

Hard to believe, but the little girl nicknamed “Chum Queen” grew up to design and piece museum-quality quilts. Each quilt in Logan O’Bier’s quilt collection, Chesapeake Bay Quilts, was inspired by a specific memory of her work and play at the foot of Main Street in Reedville.

“I really wanted to honor the fishermen, the heritage, my father,” said O’Bier.

About 20 quilts and several punchneedle artworks will be on display when the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum opens for….

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