Marie Watt '90 frequently uses blankets in her artwork, like with this piece, "Dwelling."

Watt's piece "Dwelling" features a stack of donated blankets and tags telling the stories behind them.

The entrance to Watt's installation "Engine" features handprints from all the people who helped her create the piece, which is a felted wool recreation of a cave.

During a recent campus visit, Watt engaged Willamette students in one of her sewing circles.

Willamette students participate in Watt's sewing circle.

Watt talks with Willamette students about how she built a career as an artist.

Watt led a sewing circle for the Salem community at Willamette's 10th Annual Social Powwow.

Watt engaged with community members and heard their stories at Willamette's annual powwow.