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LILIUM
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GALLERY
A beautiful bunch of liliums from my children became
my first attempt at an art quilt. I began by manipulating a photograph
of them in Photoshop. This piece was entered as a First Time Entrant
in the Queensland Quilt Show in 2009 and won 1st Prize.
72 x 54cm - 2009
Hand dyed and commercial cottons and silks. Raw edge appliqué.
Satin stitch and thread painting in assorted cotton and rayon threads.
Wool/Poly batting.
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My son came back from the USA with some stunning photographs
of his visit to Chesapeake Bay. The colours were so vibrant and the
silhouettes so striking I just had to use one of his photographs for
my next art quilt. This quilt took 2nd Prize in the Queensland Quilt
Show in 2010.
115 x 104cm - 2010
Hand dyed background in cotton and silk. Extensive thread painting and
free motion stitching. Cotton threads. Wool/Poly batting.
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CHESAPEAKE BAY
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I was looking for an idea where I could use different
textiles and techniques for a Mixed Media entry in the Queensland Quilt
Show. I came upon a photograph of the Cobra Lily, which had an interesting
shape. After lots of manipulation I had an abstract form I was pleased
with. This art quilt came 2nd in the Mixed Media section.
60 x 90cm - 2010
Constructed from assorted hand painted and commercial cottons and silk.
Turned edge machine appliquéd. Free motion stitched shot silk
background. Cotton and rayon threads. Wool/Poly batting.
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COBRA LILY
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On one of our many trips to visit close friends in
Tasmania, I caught them unaware in a photograph. I liked the shot because
it was so natural. After manipulation in Photoshop I was able to construct
an art quilt that has become one of my favourites. This quilt won 1st
Prize at the Queensland Quilt Show and was also voted Best Wall Quilt.
It was also shown at the APQ/AQC Australian Quilt Show in Melbourne
2012.
120 x 140cm - 2011
Assorted hand painted and commercial cottons. Raw edge appliqué.
Thread painting. Free motion quilting. Cotton threads. 100% wool batting.
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JOHN AND SUE
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The theme for the APQ/AQC Challenge 2012 was 'What
The World Needs Now'. Whilst trying to come up with a theme I thought
about all the usual clichés, love, food, peace, clean environment etc.
I wanted something that was powerful and obvious. I found this image
of an African Orphan in a magazine and knew I had my subject, her eyes
captivated me. Of course she needs all the things that help her thrive,
but a family and a sense of belonging would have to be high on her list
of wishes. This quilt was a finalist at the 2012 APQ/AQC Challenge in
Melbourne.
100 x 120cm - 2012
Hand dyed and commercial cotton fabrics. Raw edge appliqué. Thread
painting and free motion quilting. 100% wool batting.
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TOO EASILY FORGOTTEN
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A photograph of this lovely young lady was used in
my first attempt at creating a quilt portrait. As I was so happy with
this I went on to create other art quilts depicting people. I manipulated
the photograph in Photoshop again, changing it to black and white first
and then down to 5 shades of grey.
20 x 29cm - 2010
Hand dyed and commercial cottons. Fusible webbing. Machine quilted.
Felt backing.
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GRACE
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Children are naturally curious creatures and observing
them can be curious too. I loved the typical stance of this 4 year old
and wondered what had grabbed her attention. Construction was made from
an original photograph manipulated in Photoshop. This art quilt received
an Award of Excellence for Best Use of Colour and the Viewer's Choice
Award at the Queensland Quilt Show 2012. Exhibited
AQC Melbourne 2013.
182 x 114cm - 2012
Created from hand dyed and commercial fabrics, both cotton and silk.
Turned edge machine appliquéd. Threadpainted and free motion
machine quilted.
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CURIOUS CATE
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Runner-up at the APQ/APC Challenge 2013.
The theme was 'Free'. In 2008, 10 year old Yemini, Nujood Ali, became
the youngest divorcee in the world. Secretly making her way to the local
Courthouse one day she pleaded with a judge for a divorce from her abusive
35 year old husband. All Nujood wanted was to be free to play with other
children again, and go back to school. Her bemused little sister looks
on, unaware that Nujood has paved the way for her own future freedom.
(Photograph courtesy Stephanie Sinclair - http://tooyoungtowed.org)
125 x 125cm - 2013
Assorted hand painted and commercial cottons and silks. Raw edge applique.
Thread painting, free motion quilting. Cotton threads. 100% wool batting.
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I AM NUJOOD AND I AM FREE!
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Winner of 2015 'World of Beauty' award at the International
Quilt Show, Houston Texas USA
Awarded Viewers Choice & Judges Commendation at the Queensland Quilt
Show 2013
3rd place NSW Quilt Show 2014
2011, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan. Photographer Ellen Jaskol recorded
this image of 2 young girls eager to learn in one of the Taliban targeted
new girls schools.
87 x 135cm 2013
Materials used were cotton batiks. Raw edge appliqué. 2 layers of black
cotton batting created a false trapunto with the girls. Free motion
McTavishing fills the entire background.
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EAGER TO LEARN
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Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving
crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic
times – approximately 12,000 years ago.
Even before the actual process of weaving was discovered, the basic
principle of weaving was applied to interlace branches and twigs to
create baskets, fences and shelter for protection. Combining this ancient
tradition with a modern Op Art (optical art) graphic and hand dyed fabric
resulted in an image of vibrancy and movement, similar to celestial
events.
90 x 90 - 2016
Hand dyed cotton woven with black. Tulle covered. Stitch in the ditch
and topstitching.
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SUPERNOVA
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Finalist AQC Challenge 2017
The green tree frog (Litoria Caerulea) and rose apple (Syzygium Aqueum,
a member of the Lilly Pilly family), can be found up and down the eastern
seaboard of Australia. From suburban backyards to the lush tropics of
northern Queensland, we take these beauties for granted.
The green tree frog was the first frog scientifically documented in
Australia by Sir Joseph Banks. The rose apple has been a source of bush
tucker for centuries.
Lets hope these wonderful Australian species are still around for all
to enjoy in years to come.
90 x 90 - 2017
Cotton batiks. Raw edge applique. Black wool/cotton batting. Free motion
quilting and thread painting.
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HANGING AROUND
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