Machine quilted. Workshop 2019 NSNG: “Reconsider the Grid” by Sarah Nishiura. Long-arm quilter Marlene Williams.
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Matron of HonorSusan Couch
It is a digital composite with components derived from the artist’s photography, AI generated images and other sources. It was printed by the artist onto treated linen, enhanced with Inktense pencils, and machine quilted with cotton and polyester threads. This quilt was inspired by the theme of Abundance. The yellow peonies represent abundance, optimism, warmth,Continue reading “Matron of Honor
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The Knitted ReefSusan Couch
This yarn bombed quilt was inspired by comments made about my hand knitted Goji cowl, which inspired me to use Olgazazzy’s stitch pattern and learn how to knit tiny sea creatures to populate a coral based seascape. Knit patterns Octopus: Anna Hrachovec; Clownfish, Butterfly Fish, Blue Tang: Sachiyo Ishii; Seahorse: inspired by Heather Boyer. CoralContinue reading “The Knitted Reef
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Time to Make All the QuiltsSusan Couch
The quilt is a digital composite printed onto cotton sateen and enhanced with Inktense pencils. Texture and dimension is added with trapunto and quilting.
Time and Energy – AtomsSusan Couch
The quilt is a digital composite printed onto cotton sateen and enhanced with Inktense pencils. Texture and dimension are added with beads and trapunto and quilting. Some items in the composite were AI generated
Time and Energy – Bowl of MitochondriaSusan Couch
The quilt is a digital composite printed onto cotton sateen and enhanced with Inktense pencils. Texture and dimension are added with beads and trapunto and quilting. Some items in the composite were AI generated.
Who Are You?Susan Couch
Artist photograph electronically modified and printed on cotton sateen. Painted with thread and Inktense pencils. Quilted and trapunto to enhance 3D texture of rockformation. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been in Owl Canyon at the same time this family of great horned owls were there and that they were curious enough to peer down at me from theirContinue reading “Who Are You?
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Autumn KimonoCassandra Hale Daoud
This piece has been machine sewn and hand stitched with boro stitching on the center panels.
Squash SquadSue Daurio
Wool applique with embroidery embellishment. During the pandemic this was a free stitch along with Sue Spargo. This piece was embellished and quilted by Sue Daurio. Sue Spargo Squash Squad.
Red Winged BlackbirdSue Daurio
Yarn couching. Based on a pattern by McKenna Ryan. Rather than use a traditional applique method I decided to yarn couch the cattails and birds. This was done directly on the quilted piece. Yarn couching and quilted by Sue Daurio. Based on McKenna Ryan Lake forest pattern.
Yellow ChickadeeSue Daurio
Yarn couching. Based on a pattern by McKenna Ryan. Rather than use a traditional applique method I decided to yarn couch the thistle and birds. This was done directly on the quilted piece. Yarn couching and quilted by Sue Daurio. Based on McKenna Ryan Lake forest pattern.
Big GreySue Daurio
Free form curved piecing, embellished with yarn couching. This is an original design that was based on using only three colors for the quilt and a technique that was new to the maker. The technique I used was free form curved piecing. The bird was yarn couched on tulle and water soluble interfacing which wasContinue reading “Big Grey
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Forest WhispersSue Daurio
Forest Whispers is a needle-felted scene inspired by the quiet magic of the woodland floor. Layered wool fibers form mushrooms rising from moss and earth, capturing both fragility and resilience. This piece honors the hidden networks and gentle voices of the forest—reminders of connection, renewal, and wonder beneath the trees.
Fall SplendorSue Daurio
This wool table runner was eco-printed with eucalyptus leaves and onion skins, allowing nature’s pigments to leave their mark. The process captures delicate veining, warm earth tones, and organic patterns—transforming humble materials into a functional piece of art that celebrates sustainability and the quiet beauty of the natural world.
All About Me – A Self PortraitSue Daurio
This quilt image was created using AI. The prompt was ” A middle aged woman with two black Cockapoos, sitting on a prairie creating a quilt on an ipad”. This image represents Home is Where the Heart is. To me, in nature, a prairie filled with flowers, my pups and of course a quilt. TechnologyContinue reading “All About Me – A Self Portrait
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Serenity at the SeaSue Daurio
This needle-felted and wet-felted seascape reflects the peaceful shore of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Layered wool textures evoke shifting waves, soft sand, and luminous sky. The tactile surface invites a quiet pause—capturing the serenity, rhythm, and gentle beauty of the Gulf’s timeless horizon.
Strength of a WomanSue Daurio
Strength of a Woman began as a tribute to the resilience and power of women everywhere. My plan was to layer the work with words that celebrated strength, perseverance, and the quiet but undeniable force of womanhood. When COVID hit, the piece shifted—words of strength mixed with raw emotions from lockdown: fear, anger, isolation, evenContinue reading “Strength of a Woman
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Peace on the PrairieSue Daurio
All free motion pictorial quilting with a tiny bit of ruler work.