A fantastic journey. A remarkable commitment. And a simple faith.Wrap yourself in a riveting American tale told in beautiful stitches and craftMaster storyteller Jane Kirkpatrick extols the beautiful treasures, unknown to a wider public, rediscovered in the Old Aurora Colony of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The people and legacy of Aurora, a utopian community founded in the mid-1800s, will stir your imagination, hopes, and dreams; and remind you that every life matters–every daily task, love, aspiration, and endeavor.~Featuring~Unique and treasured quilt pattern variationsMore than 100 photographs (many never-before published) from 1850 to todayCherished stories from Aurora descendantsDiscoveries of fine crafts from the Colony and private collectionsWith an introduction by renowned American Artist John HouserAurora is about the difference every ordinary life can make–and a beautiful celebration of a time and place in which people expressed their most cherished beliefs through the work of their imagination and hands.