Like automatic writing, these surrealistic images unfold while I am in a meditative state of mind in my work. Quilted in black thread on white fabric, one stitch at a time by hand or on the sewing machine, the lines that define shapes unfold without prior sketch or intent.
When the full design magically has appeared, I paint the shapes with thickened dye or paint, and adorn each piece with appropriate beading, reverse applique, and more. Uniquely intuitive, these works of surrealism truly are artistic creations of the spirit.
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Your artwork blows me away, especially the Spirit Works. I love your idea of laying down patterns and then painting them. What paints do you use?
I visited Kenya some 10 or so years ago when my stepdaughter was there with the Peace Corps. I wasn’t doing quilts then, so didn’t particularly notice fabrics. guess I was more into baskets.
I use Fevicryl acrylic fabric paints, available at TextBook Centre in Nairobi. Sometimes I use thickened fiber reactive (cold water) dyes. HTH.
I visited Kenya 2 years ago and became fascinated with the many diversities in the country. I have since then begun learning to quilt. I have always loved textiles. Those were my main purchases in Kenya. I would love to do a picture quilt as a reminder of Kenya. I have several ideas and have to learn enough and settle on one idea to do the quilt. Thanks for your site.
Thanks, Kathy, for visiting and posting your comments. Kenya certainly is a cosmopolitan country, with more than 50 indigenous ethnic groups and business and diplomatic people here from all over the world. It’s quite an international and cultural crossroads! Good luck with your quilt!!