Machine piecing and quilting, hand applique. I really enjoyed making this piece. Each square was cut randomly in three places, then one inch strips were inserted. The outcome was a surprise!
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Bamboo Dream
Christmas CometSue Babbs
Hand made bobbin lace in linen and metallic threads, attached to a bought metal frame. This bobbin lace Christmas scene was designed by Renate Richter. I made small changes to it and varied the colors from her original. The whole piece took 117 hours to make.
Sunset over Gale’s MansionSue Babbs
Embroidery and beadwork over painted batik fabrics. Amongst Gale Wessel’s stash was this irresistible mansion – tall and elegant like Gale herself – and there were also these quirky beads which reminded me of her great sense of humor!
Christening BlanketSue Babbs
Hand-made bobbin lace in cashmere and silk to own design. This blanket was designed to match the lace on a Christening dress which I exhibited at FAOF in 2010. Visitors to FAOF have seen this work in progress at the NSNG education table in the following years. The piece took 611 hours to complete.
Is this Audrey III?Sue Babbs
Beaded and embroidered. This piece was created in NSNG’s class taught by Lisa Binkley in February 2017. The central print was fabric from Sue Spargo.
Harmony VIJaclyn J. Bae
Hand dyed paper. Traditional Korean paper folding. Who am I? I can’t answer that in one word because my life has not been simple. During the past 47 years, even though I lived in different surroundings, I accomplished something new every day. Each day in the past has made me the person I am today.Continue reading “Harmony VI
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Umbrian FieldsTricia Baldwin
Machine pieced, hand quilted and beaded. The eclectic use of fabric, fibers and beads gives this piece the feel of warmth and movement. So fun using so many media!
Embellished bagTricia Baldwin
Hand embellished with beads, various threads and ribbons. Machine sewn into a bag. Thoroughly enjoyed the class! I left with new skills to use in my future projects.
11:59 PM, Nov 8, 2016Peta Minerof Bartos
Fused raw edge applique, free motion quilting. This quilt was created in real-time as the 2016 election unfolded. As each state results finalized a red or blue fabric was adhered. At 11:59 PM the current results were used to complete the quilt.