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
Kim Berry-Rogers
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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
Joanne Blodgett
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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.)