Joshua Tree National Park
Alive and In Motion 2014
24 x 18 inches
In a Private Collection
Commercially dyed fabrics, cotton and synthetics. Hand and Machine embroidered. Foundation fabric is a firm non-woven interfacing. A clear acrylic liquid medium was used to fuse the shapes to the foundation. Embellishment was added with a variety of threads stitched through the layered fabrics, and couched on the surface. Inspiration for my design came from the colors and prints on the fabrics.
24 x 18 inches
In a Private Collection
Commercially dyed fabrics, cotton and synthetics. Hand and Machine embroidered. Foundation fabric is a firm non-woven interfacing. A clear acrylic liquid medium was used to fuse the shapes to the foundation. Embellishment was added with a variety of threads stitched through the layered fabrics, and couched on the surface. Inspiration for my design came from the colors and prints on the fabrics.
Hand Dyed Challenge 2014
12 x 12 inches
Donated to Visions Art Museum
This design used samples I had created in a batik workshop. Both the cotton and the silk organza had similar motifs and the same procion dyes so I cut, arranged and layered the fabrics on a foundation of commercially dyed cotton. I then quilted the layers to a backing, hand and machine embroidered the surface to embellish, and bound the edges.
Crazy Quilt 2015
41 x 32 inches
Not for Sale
I have always been drawn to detail! The color theme is for my bedroom. Each block contains old lace, and bits of thread, buttons and embellishments I have collected in my travels and from family, friends and thrift shops. The fabric all came from my stash! Some fabrics are pieced and machine sewn together, and other pieces are fused or hand appliqued. The embroidery is mostly hand done with some machine embroidery to outline edges. A thin layer of silk batting was minimally quilted to the backing to keep the hanging lightweight.
41 x 32 inches
Not for Sale
I have always been drawn to detail! The color theme is for my bedroom. Each block contains old lace, and bits of thread, buttons and embellishments I have collected in my travels and from family, friends and thrift shops. The fabric all came from my stash! Some fabrics are pieced and machine sewn together, and other pieces are fused or hand appliqued. The embroidery is mostly hand done with some machine embroidery to outline edges. A thin layer of silk batting was minimally quilted to the backing to keep the hanging lightweight.
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Windows into the Desert 2015
12 x 14 inches Sold This piece was made for a challenge at the Visions Art Museum. It was inspired by a photograph I took at Borrego Springs. After I had embroidered and quilted the piece I cut it into 2 inch squares, rearranged the pieces and stitched them back together with a satin stitch! |
An Invitation to Serenity 2015
14 by 14 inches
Sold
This was an entry into the Beaches challenge at Visions Art Museum. Inspiration came from a photo of a place on Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. The foundation image was painted with acrylics on a whole piece of 100% cotton. Layers of colored organza, machine and hand stitching built the image. Cotton, silk, rayon and novelty threads and ribbon were used to stitch.
14 by 14 inches
Sold
This was an entry into the Beaches challenge at Visions Art Museum. Inspiration came from a photo of a place on Sunset Cliffs in San Diego. The foundation image was painted with acrylics on a whole piece of 100% cotton. Layers of colored organza, machine and hand stitching built the image. Cotton, silk, rayon and novelty threads and ribbon were used to stitch.
Surfacing 2015
18 by 48 inches
Not for sale
All top fabrics are 100% silk. Batting is also silk. A batik of 100% cotton was used for the backing. The embellishing details are stitched with a variety of silk, rayon and cotton threads and ribbons. The whole piece is hand quilted with a variety of threads. Piecing and applique were used in construction. This is my original design inspired by the multicolored silk charmeuse, a special piece of fabric I purchased on a trip to Portland.
18 by 48 inches
Not for sale
All top fabrics are 100% silk. Batting is also silk. A batik of 100% cotton was used for the backing. The embellishing details are stitched with a variety of silk, rayon and cotton threads and ribbons. The whole piece is hand quilted with a variety of threads. Piecing and applique were used in construction. This is my original design inspired by the multicolored silk charmeuse, a special piece of fabric I purchased on a trip to Portland.
