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Journal Quilts 2007 - July


No Trees Here

Technique(s):
Pieced cotton fabric, dye, machine stitch with the walking foot

Sewing Machine(s):
Berninas, treadle and electric.

Materials:
Hand-dyed cotton fabric, one piece of commercial cotton fabric, cotton batting

Inspiration:
A sudden image of the treeless desert pulls from the mind. I make this one at midnight...

Amended February 2011 - this one is from a series that came to nothing much, based on deserts, and was originally called Negev. I have restored it to its proper orientation (left side above is the top)...

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