Politics & Government
New Community Quilt Installed At Prince William Central Library
The community quilt project was part of a larger initiative to improve library spaces.
MANASSAS, VA — A new community quilt now hangs inside Prince William Public Libraries’ Central Library. The county calls the collaborative project both a work of art and a symbol of community connection.
The project brought together library patrons, staff members, and local fabric artist Sharon Triska, the county said in a press release. The installation is intended to reflect the people and creativity of Prince William County.
“This quilt is a beautiful example of how our libraries bring people together to create something meaningful that reflects who we are as a community,” Library Director Jennifer Patterson said, according to the release. “We’re proud to provide spaces where creativity and connection can thrive, and this project will inspire visitors for years to come.”
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The project began in September when the library invited residents to donate handmade quilt squares for the community piece. A total of 88 squares were submitted and later assembled by Makerspace Librarian Wendy Weldon and Triska.
Weldon, who has been sewing for 30 years, said she first discovered the hobby after becoming a mother and enrolling in a community college class in California.
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Triska, a longtime crafter who says sewing is her “superpower,” also gifted Central Library staff with a custom plush bat as a token of appreciation for their dedication to public service.
The idea for the community quilt came from Adult Program Librarian Rachel Rivero, who had seen a similar project while working at a library in Texas, the release said.
The county says the quilt project was part of a larger initiative launched in 2025 to improve spaces throughout the branch. The quilt was officially unveiled April 23 during a Library Advisory Board meeting by Central Library Branch Manager Greg Fahey. It will be permanently displayed near the library’s Quiet Study Rooms.
Residents interested in quilting and other crafts can find related programs and digital resources through Prince William Public Libraries here.
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