Machine quilted I saw a small picture similar to this – I say similar because my quilt grew and grew and grew and became more difficult to create the design because of all the stops and starts in the bargello.
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Sunset MarshConnie Matheu
Used pieced strips & templates to make the design. Machine pieced & hand beaded. I wanted to make a colorful nature quilt that would depict a marsh, night sky and a sunset sky.
Nocturnal ButterflyConnie Matheu
Fused – machine quilted, embellished. I fused the fabric & covered it with tulle to hold the threads and fabric bits in place, then I sewed over it.
Illuminated ForestConnie Matheu
Machine quilted. Printed on fabric – beaded – thread embellishments. I wanted to create a forest with many colors using an inked stamp and many beads & threads.
Dance of the Ancient GodsConnie Matheu
Fused – machine quilted. I fused & cut fabric in various shapes & colors. I wanted to use bright colors to depict the various actions in the shapes.
Taking OffJoan McLane
Oil painting incorporating fabric and cold wax medium. A sense of space, excitement, adventure.
Dancing on the EdgeJoan McLane
Oil painting incorporating fabric with cold wax medium. A sense of daring, exhilaration and danger.
Stepping OutJoan McLane
Oil painting incorporating fabric and cold wax medium. Sense of adventure, strength and playfulness.
Guardian SpiritJoan McLane
Oil painting incorporating fabric and cold wax medium. Sense of strength, power, protectiveness.