Kindred Spirit:
Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist
Moonstone Series, ©2003

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A close-up Elizabeth in seclusion. I studied traditional Jewish homes of that period to take elements that would make Elizabeth's dwelling more in tune with her era.  

Color on the quilt is as important to me as numbers.  Elizabeth is purple.  The color purple is kingship and royalty.  Red implies the spirit.  Both scarlet and purple are parts of the alter and tabernacle from the Old Testament used for ritual sacrifice.  To me they also represent the Old Testament.  I see John as a prophecy bridge to the New Testament and represent that here.  The blue and black night sky also have significance.  Blue means heaven, heavenly authority, from above and Holy Spirit. Black means sin, death and famine.  Both are in John's future.  I will always wonder if Elizabeth would live to see how her son's life ends. 

Writing from the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah.  Full phrase around the quilt, "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way--"a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord...' "