This is a showcase for my fiber creations with some descriptions of techniques and inspirations.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Fabric and Button Mandala
This fabric plate measures about 10 inches in diameter. In low light the buttons glow. I sold this plate at the Empire Quilt Guild show in Manhattan last March. Yay!
At age 16, I learned how to quilt from my grandmother who taught me the English paper piecing technique. For many years, I made traditional quilts both by hand and machine. Now, however, the quilt “sandwich” serves as a platform to create images from a variety of materials including paper, beads, threads, found objects, and all types of fabric. I especially enjoy the spontaneity and surprise of collage. My goal is to express my odd sense of humor and hopefully make the viewer smile. My works frequently champion nature’s less-loved creatures—rats, mice, alligators, worms, snakes, and cockroaches. In this regard, the haiku of Kobayashi Issa is a great inspiration.
Very creative! I can imagine it in someone's home drawing rave comments.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your creations.
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