Wrangell Sentinel -

In a room decorated with bright, quilted wall hangings and filled with stacks of quilting pattern books, the Stikine Stitchers discussed upcoming projects, swapped tricks of the trade and displayed recently completed work at their monthly meeting last Saturday.

Lisa Torgramsen unfolded a few of her massive, colorful quilts, covered in twisting vines, bright flowers and complex geometric designs.

Chris Ellis shared work that was smaller but just as intricate. Her hand-pieced cloth coasters featured Alaska wildlife in miniature, including colorful crabs, bears and moose.

Karen Leak showed...