This was our original photo inspiration
First Participant - Kathy Tidswell
The Garden Shed
Artist Statement: When I received my inspiration photo,
the thing I was most drawn to was the moss on the roof of
the garden shed. I knew I had to include moss. I decided to
make a garden shed with fabric that mimicked the blocks
of the original photo. Finding the main wall too bare, I
created a climbing rose to grace its walls. I enjoyed
creating the moss texture using free motion embroidery
and rayon threads. Inspired by the pots of petunias on the
steps, I decided to make hanging baskets hanging from a
ladder propped against a picket fence.
Media: Inktense pencils for the petunia flowers and leaves,
raw edge applique, water soluble stabilizer and net to
create the climbing rose using free motion embroidery,
commercial fabric, rayon embroidery threads, free motion
embroidery for the moss on the roof, free motion machine
quilting.
Second Participant - Elsa Flack
The Sky over the Garden
Artist Statement: The image which inspired this
work included a stone cottage and garden
pathway. The large sky and the potted red
flowers in the original piece became my focus.
Technique: The background was created by
layering strips of blue ombre fabric on a yellow
background. This I photographed and then
embellished with Procreate.
Material: quilter’s cotton, cotton batting
Third Participant - Deb Plestid
An Exuberance of Leaves
Artist Statement: Imagine the intelligence in the leaf of a
plant, reaching for light, seeking nutrients, growing with an
aim to seek and offer joy in the world.
Media: Hand dyed cotton, commercial cotton;
Techniques: raw edge appliqué, free motion machine
stitching.
Fourth Participant - Cathy Drummond
October Sunset
Artist Statement: The picture I received reminded
me of a magnificent sunset last year that I was
lucky enough to be on the water to see. The
increasing turbulence of our weather can bring
both terror and awe in equal measure.
Media: hand- dyed cloth and wool.
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