Bailey on Red and Green
15″ x 17″
Another Bailey quilt – Since I taught this as a class I have several of the same cute dog…each is unique in subtle ways.
Painted on white fabric, lots of threadwork for the fur, and additional stuffing to add some dimension.
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
This has been a fun project, and I’ve needed to make multiples, hence the (3).
Painted image with lots of thread sewn to enhance the “fur”. Machine quilted.
12″ side x 16″ tall
This close up of Bailey’s head was used as an example when I was a guest on TheQuiltShow.com. The demo is available online, if you want to be a member of that online show.
Baby Tigress Sheena
35″ x 22″
This tiny tiger visited our fair. Gary took photos and I painted the image and then covered the painted image with thread to replicate the furry look. I dyed the dark purple background.
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
2008
Privileged Encounter 40″ x 59″ tall
A chance encounter with a group of elk inspired this quilt
Techniques: Elk is painted ultra-suede then appliquéd, background is many pieced batiks with some accent applique.
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
Parade
42″ x 61″ tall
A dear friend, Rick Knapp, brought me some photos for my consideration and I chose this shot of cheetahs to make a quilt.
Techniques: Cheetahs are ultra-suede with ink details and then appliquéd, background is many black prints applied in mosaic fashion. Heavily quilted, bead accents
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
2006
This quilt was made from a photo of John Hyde for his collection.
Techniques: Free form Picture Piecing, appliqué using a picture as a photomap. Heavily quilted with beads, crystals and lots of glitz.
My son was the one who gave me the idea for this quilt. I got the eagle picture from John Hyde of Wild Things Photography. (used with permission)
This quilt makes a strong statement Of “God and Country”. It’s large, but if you have the right place, it would be lovely.
84″ wide x 60″ long
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing using a picture as a photomap. Eagle is collage applique. Heavily quilted.
CAT TAILS
33″ wide x 37″ tall
This quilt started as an idea a few years back when I saw a baby tiger and got a few pictures of her. “Baby Tigress Sheena” is of the same tigress. The tail didn’t show in that quilt and I decided to feature the tail in this one.
We also took pictures at the Arcata Marsh to get the cat tails used for the rest of the idea.
I shaped the quilt in a different way to draw more attention to the tiger.
Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing ground, woven, sky, applique and paint for cat tails. Lots of thread on a painted tiger. Heavily quilted.
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.