The “Path to La Conner” project started with illustrations by La Conner resident Alexander Kramer, who created sketches of the storefronts in the 700 Block of La Conner’s First Street. Alex then created watercolors from the illustrations. Seventeen quilters were asked to create a section of the street scene based on Alex’s work; including Japanese quilt instructor Sachiko Yoshida whose work is the Museum building, at left. 
Alex generously donated his time to create the illustrations and paintings for the “Path to La Conner” challenge, and the quilters used his illustrations to create their quilts. His original paintings are in sleeves in the rack along this wall, and they are for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to Alex. To get in touch with him for purchase of an illustration, please contact a museum staff member.
About the Artist
Alexander Kramer
I was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico—a very art-focused city—and have always loved and practiced art. In 2004, my family packed up and moved to La Conner. I have since discovered my inner-Pacific Northwesterner.
After graduating from La Conner High School in 2009, I stuck around to write for the La Conner Weekly News and work at the La Conner Regional Library and Museum of Northwest Art for a year.
I am currently attending Western Washington University, and aiming to major in Journalism. I will be starting my junior year this fall.
—Alexander Kramer
“Path to La Conner” was inspired by “Path to Edo,” a series of small quilts depicting storefronts as they looked in Japan’s “Edo” period (photo below). The “Path to Edo” quilts were made by students under the direction of renowned Japanese quilter Sachiko Yoshida, and they were part of the 2008 Japanese Exhibit guest-curated by Miwako Kimura. The storefronts were based on a hand-scroll of the Edo period. Photo by Nathaniel Willson Photography
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