We all want to find meaning in our lives. For artists, that’s probably the single most important motivation for making our art. The thrust is first to understand ourselves. When we approach our work we are, consciously or not, seeking to bring forth something fundamentally truthful. By following through on those things that inspire us, […]
Tag: fiber art
Wholecloth Quilts In The Making
I’ve begun to take some of the pieces that I printed this summer and transform them into wholecloth quilts. This one I’m calling “Solar” and stitched it both by machine and by hand. It’s about 14″ X 21″ inches. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. This was sun printed using Jacquard Solar Fast Ink. Linking […]
Day 4, Dyed Fabric
Today dyed fabric is the theme. This summer I spent quite a bit of time outdoors making much of the fabric I’m using all winter. The first is a “sunprint” printed using Jacquard Solar Fast Dyes and various plants plucked from my yard. After taking a class with Kerr Grabowski in August, I came […]