On this Memorial Day we honor all those who have given their lives for our country. Here is a beautiful quilt made to honor Lori Piestewa (1979-2003).
Lori was the first Native American woman to die in combat while serving in the US Military. Piestewa Peak in the Phoenix (Arizona) Mountains, shown below, was subsequently named after Lori to ensure her legacy lives on.
To Honor Lori Piestewa, 91" x 83", by Kaye Winalis
The quilt maker, Kaye Winalis, notes that for over 100 years, Morning Star quilts have been made by Plains Indian tribes to honor events in their lives including births, deaths, and marriages. This quilt consists of a center star comprised of diamonds along with 22 split diamonds, 2.5" on a side. The center features a crest eagle design. The quilt won first place at the 2004 Tucson (Arizona) Quilters Guild quilt show and was recently shown again at the 2026 TQG show.
Kaye says: "Lori Piestewa, a Hopi girl, left two small children in her mother's care in order to join her Army unit in the Middle East. She gave her life to fight for her country, a sacrifice that many of us would not make. She was a true warrior."
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| Image credit: Memorial Day Memories on YouTube |
The quilt is beautifully machine pieced and hand quilted including Native American designs, shown below.
Image credit: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show.
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