Hand-dyed, recycled cotton string and sari-silk strips. “Wave” caused by changing string size. It is amazing to me that so much texture and shape happens just by changing size of the string, and adding sari-silk for color.
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Blue Waves
End of SummerBarb Zerna
Hand-dyed, recycled cotton rope and string . Dowel is painted to match. Freeform macrame. I love working with the 3 basic macrame knots in different combinations to see what evolves. I am always pleasantly surprised.
ForestBarb Zerna
Hand-dyed cotton string and rope. Freeform macrame. I love how deep, dark colors show the rich texture of macrame.
Maroon 1Barb Zerna
Hand-dyed cotton, freeform macrame knotting. This is my favorite shape to work with. This shape allows me to “fill in” spaces on my wall that would otherwise be “artless”.
Cream WaveBarb Zerna
Natural cotton string and rope. Macrame. I made this during a particularly cold winter week. It was so relaxing – and I love how it turned out.
OffshootsBarb Zerna
Free-form macrame, using hand-dyed cotton rope.
Blue Wave 2Barb Zerna
Free-form macrame, using hand-dyed cotton rope and sari silk
Gray DrapeBarb Zerna
Free-form macrame, using hand-dyed cotton rope and string
The Other SideBarb Zerna
Joomchi in frame
FactoryBarb Zerna
Joomchi in frame
AutumnBarb Zerna
Joomchi in frame
Forest at NightBarb Zerna
Joomchi in frame
Spring DanceLinda Zizzo
Templates were created and hand-drawn for all appliques. A combination of machine and hand stitching was used. All emboidery was done by hand using pearl cotton. All appliques are raw edge with the exception of the bird and dragonflies. The bird and dragonfly appliques are turn edge. Each of these appliques were hand drawn andContinue reading “Spring Dance
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MagicalLinda Zizzo
Machine stitched. Hand embroidered using pearl cotton and beads. Raw edge applique. Additional embellishment: hand-drawn ink. Machine quilted. 100% Made in USA. The entire mini-quilt was made using cotton that is entirely sourced and manufactured in the United States. Inspired by 18th century botanical art. A whimsical portrayal of Maria Sibylla Merian’s work “Erucarum ortus”Continue reading “Magical
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DivineLinda Zizzo
Hand embroidery and hand beading, Hand and machine appliqued. Free-motion quilting.stitching, Background hand quilted. Hand drawn art. Symbol of the Bee. Throughout the modern and ancient world the bee is a symbol of wisdom, birth and rebirth and industry. Bees, like fairies, are often considered guardians of the natural world, eternally linked with love, magicContinue reading “Divine
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Art in the GardenLinda Zizzo
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
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Beach GlassElizabeth Zwiener
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.
Bodacious BloomsElizabeth Zwiener
Hand applique and embroidery on wool. Hand applique and embroidery on wool. Machine quilted by Marlene Williams. Design Source – Sue Spargo pattern.