Quilt Tells Story of River Restoration

The Oregon History Museum recently installed quilt exhibit titled, “Two Rivers Three Sisters,” telling a story of Sisters Country communities coming together to revitalize Whychus Creek and the Metolius River, according to a press release.

The exhibit displays 17 quilt panels made by 18 Central Oregon master quilters and hangs 40 feet tall. It will also feature custom-tied steelhead flies made by Sherry Steele, from Sisters, who designed and tied The Whychus Canyon Steelhead Fly to honor the Deschutes Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve.

After many years of restoration efforts, Whychus Creek was opened, protections were put in place, and fish were released into Metolius River. Locals say native fish are returning to spawn.

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is touring a giant quilt that tells the story of Whychus Creek and Metolius River restoration efforts in Oregon.