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Tulips for Mom
(diptych)
16" x 20" and 12" x
12"-
© 2004
- $450.00 and $300.00
I was invited to participate in a
mixed media exhibit titled “Media is the Medium” at the local art
gallery. Inspiration came from the ads and articles about Mother’s Day.
The center panels are dye painted. The very close machine quilting
reflects nature, sun, spirals and mandalas.
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Nest
Building
20" x 23"-
© 2005 -
$575.00
The intent of Nest Building was to show that man has a
dominant roll in the environment. It is in our hands, we have the power
to act as stewards.
The birds were dye painted and then appliquéd. The chiffon
feathers show the delicate frailty of nature. The tight machine
stitching reflects feathers and mandalas.
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Nature
- The Gift
23" x 22"-
© 2005 - $575.00
When designing Nature – The Gift, I wanted to use
the traditional idea of quilting blocks, but tweak them. I changed the
shapes and usual placement of blocks along with using intense colors.
The leaves where couched with bright yarns. The beads add further
sparkle on the wrapping of the gift.
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The
Spell of the Poppies
22" x 26"-
© 2005 - $595.00
Poppies, from fresh young buds to aging seed pods, hold
a certain allure which captures my mind and my soul. This is one of
several quilts containing images of poppies. This reverse appliquéd
piece has painted highlights on the background. Watercolor pencil adds
shading and depth to these
