Quilting Photos

When I first started making art quilts, I experimented with sewing on top of a printed photo on fabric.  It was a great way to practice freehand machine quilting and precision.  I choose a photo of a beautiful window that I took when visiting my friend in Charleston, SC where flower boxes are abundant.  When I finished it, I sent it to my friend as a reminder of our visit and so she would have a piece of me in her home.

A couple of years ago, her house flooded and, long story short, my quilted photo was lost.

The good thing about using a photo is that a work of art can be re-created.  (Not so with any of my other fiber art pieces).  So I found the photo and spent the day free hand machine quilting to re-create this piece again for my friend.  Luckily, over the years I've become much better at this so she will receive a piece that is more polished and professional.  And, I hope it will still remind her of our friendship.