Ahh, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a completed project and since this one is done before deadline I’m feeling an extra measure of satisfaction.
“Woodwardia Ferns” measures 49″ x 65 1/4″ and is the largest art quilt I’ve made to date. The three heliographic prints were begun in the early summer. These fabulous fronds come from a plant growing in the backyard of my friend Jennifer, a green-thumb pal who, like most avid gardeners, is very generous with her plants.
Woodwardia Ferns, 49″ x 65 1/4″, 2011, For Sale
Back in July I was Riffing on 3. You know, 3 ferns, 3 rows of checks — my third riff isn’t quite as obvious. It’s the quilting design: the surface is divided into 3 sections. The first section is five 45-degree-angle areas, each 5″ wide, defined by 1/4″ lines of unquilted space. The 5 sections span the width of the quilt, starting at the bottom left side and ending at the top right side. The remaining 2 sections of the surface are divided into the same 5″-wide sections, but these are marked at 60-degree angles off of the 45-degree lines of the middle section. This subtle layer of design is not apparent until you are close to the quilt. Several of the detail photos in the slideshow reveal it. Sunset gold Lumiere paint accents the 3 stems and helps to unify the piece.
“Woodwardia Ferns” will be the centerpiece of my solo exhibit Borrowed From Nature at Creative Framing & Gallery in Oakland beginning this Saturday, October 1 and running through the end of the month. If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll make a point of stopping by. The artist reception is Saturday, October 22, 6 – 8 pm.
Beautiful, and love the colors. I am sure the show is wonderful!
Another really fantastic piece, Franki. I love your choices of colors. Is that a commercial fabric in the strips? Can’t believe how close it blends with your work.
Thanks! Yes, that’s commercial fabric in the 2 small strips. I was very lucky to find them.
This is a wonderful piece! I’m a huge fan of checkerboards and love how this adds to the design. Bravo!
What is it about ferns?
Another friend is working on a similar fern, so I have taken the liberty of sharing your blog link with her.
I love the vibrancy of your fabrics Franki
Thanks for sharing my site Maureen. Nice to know that I’m not the only woman out here possessed with the fern. Does she like ginkgos too??
This turned out beautifully! I love the textures in this and the colors really work well together. Thanks for sharing your talent! 🙂
And thank you for the feedback. Come again soon. I’m working on more fun pieces which are turning out to be quite a series.