It is great to take a class and have everything in your stash. Old fabrics mixed well with new and a textured piece from a class many years ago. (Machine sewn and quilted. Fused. Textured.)
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Circles in My MindBeth Polonsky
Fused, raw edge applique, embroidery, bead embroidery. This piece was created in an NSNG class with Melody Johnson. The embellishments were taught in an NSNG class with Lisa Binkley.
Out of My Comfort ZoneBeth Polonsky
Cavandoli macramé and bead weaving. I was working out of my “color” zone and I created a spiral necklace to replace the cord in the supplied materials.
Split PersonalityBeth Polonsky
Hand embroidery on Sue Spargo panel. Hand embroidered, hand beaded. This piece was created during a bead embroidery class taught by Lisa Binkley.
8 by 8 by 8Beth Polonsky
Beading, embroidery, canvas embroidery, needle felting, wet felting, electronics, crazy quilting, painted & printed fabric. This multi-part project is the work of 8 members of NSNG. Each 8″ by 8″ work contains beading and/or embroidery and is based on a monthly color theme.
North & HalstedBeth Polonsky
Machine pieced, machine quilted. My nephew Greg bought his first home and he wanted a black & white quilt. I needed to add a little color (artistic license).
BumpsBeth Polonsky
Raw edge appliqué, machine quilted. A NSNG Summer Seminar with Melody Johnson inspired me to design this piece.
A Tree Grows in IndyBeth Polonsky
Raw edge appliqué, machine quilted. I took a value class with Katie Pasquini in Indianapolis as it was easier to get to than New Mexico.
“12 Tribes”, “Jerusalem of Gold”, “Shoah”Beth Polonsky
Machine pieced, appliqué, painted silk, hand dyed cotton, hand beaded, hand embroidery, machine quilted. As a gift to Congregation Beth Judea, a Conservative synagogue in Long Grove, Illinois, I, along with my friend Ronna Leibach, created seven new Torah Mantles, three of which are shown here. Ronna painted all the beautiful silk fabrics used inContinue reading ““12 Tribes”, “Jerusalem of Gold”, “Shoah”
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But I Like Ketsup on My Hot Dog!Beth Polonsky
Fusing, machine appliqué, hand embroidered & beaded. I was always a “hot dog” kid. But ketsup was my choice of condiment. Chicago is the hot dog town but it’s tough walking in and asking for ketsup. And grilled onions? Fogettaboutit! [Part of the Chicago Icon series]
Earth, Sea, & SkyBeth Polonsky
Painted silk, fused, machine & hand embellished. Machine quilted. Beth & Ronna have been collaborating on Judaica artwork. This piece was inspired by the Haftarah. A smaller, similar piece will cover the new Haftarah at Congregation Beth Judea in Long Grove.
For the love of PapaBeth Polonsky
Deconstructed bomber jackets and vests of wool and unknown fabric, original lining, stablilizer, and original buttons, added buttons from Papa’s stash. Machine appliqué, hand embellished. Picture photo transferred.
8 by 8 by 8Beth Polonsky
Beading, embroidery, canvas embroidery, needle felting, wet felting, electronics, crazy quilting, painted & printed fabric. This multi-part project is the work of 8 members of NSNG. Each 8″ by 8″ work contains beading and/or embroidery and is based on a monthly color theme.
I Plant for PollinatorsBeth Polonsky
Fused cotton applique, machine quilted. I Plant for Pollinators was inspired by my yard. I grow what my neighbors think are weeds. My mantra is “a weed is just a plant you don’t want. I want it all.” (Original design guided by Jane Sassaman at an NSNG Summer Seminar) (Crazy B’s Group Project)
Stitching through Rust is a ChallengeBeth Polonsky
Rust dyed fabric, shiva stick stencil, hand stitched. Inspired and created in a guild class with Heidi Parks. Excited to have been successful at turn under applique.
Finally, Almost 50 YearsBeth Polonsky
Basic needlepoint stitches, in wool. Embellished with beads and embroidery. Cotton fabric machine pieced onto the canvas. When Mitch and I were newlyweds, I started a needlepoint featuring his favorite plants – cacti. It was a kit by Meredith Gladstone. ” @1975″ was printed on the canvas, confirming we were married when I started theContinue reading “Finally, Almost 50 Years
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Old Jeans Never Die, They Just Get RebornBeth Polonsky
Working in small pieces, I coordinated my husband’s worn jeans with wool suiting samples. Scrap embellished with beads, buttons and trims. Hand embroidered, hand assembled. Note the button on the bottom square says “Polo”, used by family members to shorten Polonsky in business and making reservations!
Dye-ing for FlowersBeth Polonsky
Hand dyed cotton and rayon, commercial fabric, machine pieced and quilted, hand beading. These fabric squares were hand dyed with plant and bug material during a 4-week class at the Botanic Garden. Dyes came from indigo, logwood, madder and weld as well as cochineal, a bug found in the desert.