Judy House created the vision for the Healing Quilts in Medicine project. She was battling breast and ovarian cancer at the time she started this ambitious project. We lost this very special woman on July 28, 2005. The following is her obituary as it appeared in the Washington Post on August 14, 2005.

HOUSE, JUDITH A., Quilt Artist (Age 65)

On July 28, 2005 JUDITH A. HOUSE, a well-known quilt artist, died in her home under hospice care after a nine-year battle with breast and ovarian cancer. Judith began quilting in 1986 and eventually taught and lectured on art quilting. Her work was recognized at local and nationwide quilt shows. When she died, she was leading a group of contemporary quilters who are creating quilts for donation to a local area hospital. Her husband, three children and seven grandchildren survive her. The family plans to celebrate her life at a reception at the Army Navy Country Club on September 16 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Dress is business casual. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Capital Hospice, PO Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116-1576. Her ashes will be interred in October at Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church located in Carmel Valley, CA.