Hand embroidered using pearl cotton and metallic threads, silk ribbon, fussy cut inlays, beads and other embellishments. Machine quilted and stitched. A striking example of beauty and function. I wanted to create something functional as well as beautiful. Something that could be enjoyed and viewed daily. Art work that would also serve as a tableContinue reading “Art in the Garden
Machine pieced, machine quilted. There’s always a little thrill when I spot a tiny gem of color on the beach. This quilt celebrates my finds! Machine quilted by Maureen Tinley. Design Source – Pattern variation.
Hand batik, machine stitching, beading. The silhouette of plants at the edge of the Garden’s Great Basin stand tall and inspire me to keep striving. Design Source – Original.
Machine embroidery on canvas. Made in a Carol Naylor workshop. Driving through the heartland of Illinois, I marvel at the beauty of the prairie and the fields of color and texture. Design Source – Original.
Machine pieced and quilted; commercial, hand dyed and painted fabric. This freeform piece was inspired by an NSNG workshop taken with Rayna Gilman. It is reminiscent of the many layers of sand, stone & water we experience on our trips to Lake Miichigan.