IQF-4

It's time for more quilts. The first is entitled "Tap Dance Finale", by Martha Brown, Pickering, Ontario, Canada. Techniques: machine applique, machine quilted, thread painted, hand painted. "A province-wide exhibition whose theme was Water celebrated the conservation and value of this basic natural element. I wanted something different, so I decided to portray a water tap emitting its final drop. The spigot is one hand-painted piece of fabric, sprinkled with salt while still wet to achieve the rough texture. Metallic threads add a bit of sparkle to the surface."

Next is "Zen Eucalyptus" by Jane LaFazio, San Diego, California, USA. Techniques: wool felted, hand stitched and needle felted, dyed. "Eucalyptus pods and leaves fractured, with whole zen circles. Cut into bits, chunks, squares and reassembled with 412 edges. A zen meditation and tribute to the taupe, celedon and plum eucalyptus."