MJ Kinman's The Birthstone Series

The Birthstone series was designed by textile artist MJ Kinman. Over 20 years ago she was inspired by the image of an unusual gem and was determined to find a way to transform it into a quilt. Since then she’s made dozens of giant gem quilts many housed in public and private collections. Her series Bourbon Diamonds celebrates Kentucky’s iconic spirit. Her current series is inspired by the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection.