The circular design indicates life, the infinite, the eternal. This represents a bleached coral reef, Dead and dying due to climate change, water quality, overfishing, coastal development and human neglect. We must protect our oceans. (Heavily hand embroidered with natural elements. Many textured threads, velvets, antique lace, tatting, vintage linens, pearls, shells.)
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A Bleached Coral Reef
A Coral ReefKim Berry-Rogers
Coral reefs are under relentless stress. Climate change, overfishing, pollution and human interference are causing them to die. They protect land from storms, shield coastlines, they house marine life and naturally clean waters. It is critical we save our reefs. (Heavily hand embroidered with multiple thread types including velvets, beads, stones.)
Returning Home to the SeaKim Berry-Rogers
I have a deep love for the sea. I wantted to incorporate an old quilt pattern (log cabin) with a modern technique (raw edge applique). I then added a hand embroidered octopus returning home. Machine quilted by Sue Daurio. (Paper pieced, machine pieced, raw edge applique, hand embroidery and embellishment. Cottons and silks with machineContinue reading “Returning Home to the Sea
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4th Floor Walk UpAbby Block
This whimsical design was inspired by a move into our condo and fantasy about our new neighbors. No peeking under the bedroom shade!! (Machine applique – commercial and hand-dyed fabric embellished with beads and mixed media.)
Never Underestimate the Power of the Planted SeedJoanne Blodgett
Linum usitassimum – Flax – translates to the most useful plant. The bast fibers found within its stem, as well as the seeds, have been used by humans fo 30,000 years. The fibers were first used for making cording and nets. The manufacturing of Linen textiles began approximately nine millennia ago, when the Egyptians beganContinue reading “Never Underestimate the Power of the Planted Seed
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Teatime with Ewe!Cynthia Boudreau
Teatime with Ewe was created using resists. Notice the spiral openings with wool nepps inside, like a shepherds pathway. A gorgeous long lock on the removeable stopper. (Felted with resists to create open fins. Removeable felted stopper. Added lock of sheep at top.)
Lake SuperiorCynthia Boudreau
Travelling around Lake Michigan, I came to Lake Superior. A very different great lake, wild and stormy. My felted interpretation. (Felted merino and silk fiber, machine stitched. Hand embroidered, fossil inlay.)
Winter SerenityCynthia Boudreau
This felted and stitched winter scene highlights the evening sky. Snow merges right into the gray, slightly pink late afternoon sky. Peace. (Felted merino wool and silk, machine stitched, embroidered. Stone inlay.)
Smooth JazzJoan Bratton
This piece was inspired by a curved piecing class taught by Patricia Belyea. The contemporary fabrics provide a smooth rhythm. (Machine pieced and quilted.)
Emerging From ChaosShelley Brucar
Having gotten through a year of Covid, I started this piece with the background fabric on my design wall. I did not know where it would take me, but it evolved from day to day and expresses the “lighter” feeling we are still awaiting. The dress is made of dyed cheesecloth so you can seeContinue reading “Emerging From Chaos
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Nature’s ColorsShelley Brucar
In my new series, I wanted to mix art quilting with weaving and be able to see through the layers of the finished piece. Nature’s Colors is reminiscent of two different places at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, the lily ponds near the entrance and the huge weeping willow tree hanging over the water near aContinue reading “Nature’s Colors
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Skipping StonesShelley Brucar
In my new series, I wanted to mix art quilting with weaving and be able to see through the layers of the finished piece. As the work developed, it brought to mind skipping stones over the water as a child and watching them move through the layers of water. (Hand-dyed fabric, mixed media, hand-woven.)
Winding DownShelley Brucar
In my new series, I wanted to mix art quilting with weaving and be able to see through the layers of the finished piece. The hand-dyed sunset was done long ago and waiting for the perfect place to land. The small corals are part of my collection from various beach vacations. (Hand-dyed fabric, fabric collage,Continue reading “Winding Down
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Cranes DancingShelley Brucar
Watching the Sandhill Cranes walking gracefully through the wetlands near my home sometimes feels like watching a dance. I wanted to show these beautiful creatures in fabric, and I loved watching them grow and develop. (Hand-dyed fabric, screening and other surface design.)
Horse with No ManePenny Burns
This piece was made in a class with artist Hillary Waters Fayle. (Hand embroidery on a Magnolia leaf using cotton embroidery floss.)
Treasures from the SeaPenny Burns
Picture 1 of 2. This piece was made in Mary Uthuppuru’s “Field Box” workshop. The shells contained in this box have been collected from Florida, Mexico and East Africa. Some of them I have had since childhood. It felt right to give each one a special place. The topdrawer lifts up to reveal a trapContinue reading “Treasures from the Sea
Penny Burns
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Treasures from the SeaPenny Burns
Picture 2 of 2. This piece was made in Mary Uthuppuru’s “Field Box” workshop. The shells contained in this box have been collected from Florida, Mexico and East Africa. Some of them I have had since childhood. It felt right to give each one a special place. The topdrawer lifts up to reveal a trapContinue reading “Treasures from the Sea
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Bargello at the BeachPatti Carrington
I’ve been playing with the Bargello technique lately. These fabrics were purchased with a certain high school graduate in mind. (Machine pieced and machine quilted.)