Scheherazade

Alice Jenks

Started in a Laura Wasilowski workshop using silk she dyed. The bird is a smaller version of a wire and yarn wrapped piece I designed many years ago. (Silk hand dyed by Laura Wasilowski. Bird is an Alice Jenks Original design. Crocheted edge of silk piece appliqued to background. Chain stitch variations on bird.)

Sparkling Snowflake

Alice Jenks

Using a pattern I folded on an iridescent organza fused to interfacing, I added bugle beads, seed beads and one Swarovski crystal to each side. It will hang in my west window to add sparkle to my condo. (Folded paper pattern cut from iridescent organza, embellished with iridescent beads.)

Baltimore #2

Bill Keller

A study using 7 values to create a sense of depth. (Ruler-free cutting, machine pieced, machine quilted.)

Debris #1: Tornado

Bill Keller

Photos taken after disasters usually contain bits of bright colors – remains of shattered lives and homes. On thr cover of the current “Curated Quilts” magazine. (Ruler-free cutting, machine pieced, machine quilted.)

Dig Out, Dive In!

Laurie Korte

Green, Leatherback, Kemp’s Ridley and Hawksbill sea turtles are classified as endangered. Given the gauntlet of challenges they face to survive, this quilt is in appreciation of the struggles and conservation efforts that should encourage everyone to Dig Out and Dive In. (Machine felted sea turtle, angelina fibers, hand dyed fabrics, recycled fabrics, hand embellished,Continue reading “Dig Out, Dive In!

Laurie Korte