Mixed Media

 

 

 

Unfinished Business 44" x 20"

 

Text printed on iron transfer material adhered to 100% cotton Batista.  Cotton batting and backing. Free hand quilted top.

 

Created for the Quilters of Color Network of New York Art Quilt Show "Threads of Truth"

Hudson Guild Gallery II, June 2013.

 



Finished Quilts

 

 

50" Square Rag Quilt

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imported Czech Linen & Cotton Batista

Diamond Quilt

100% cotton Batista background, faux cathedral inset imported Czech linen fussy-cut diamonds, poly cotton border, poly cotton hi-loft batting. and 100% cotton backing and binding.

 

 

 

Quilts in Progress

 

32" Square Scrap Quilted Pillow Cover 

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

38" x 34" Baby Quilt (Boy)

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

 

 

 

43" x 32" Baby Scrap Quilt (Girl)

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

 

 

78" x 54" Quilt

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

120" x 100" Triple Irish Chain

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

For the private collection of Sandra Quinn, New Orleans.



 

 

 

 

90" Square Jelly Roll Diamond Quilt

100% cotton top, batting and backing.

 

 

Interiors

Formal dining room stately window and table treatment finished length 108". Navy blue polished cotton triple layered window treatment.  Upper segment quad ruffle swag, middle segment pleated panel and the final segment  two full length panels with a center tie.   Matching table runner, placemats and napkins

 

 

 

 

Sage colored silk, simple double panel window treatment with matching tie backs.  Silk lining.  Finished length 108"

 

 

 

Black velvet, theatre style curtains with ruffled tops 132".  Silk lined.   Purchased tassel tie backs.

 

Costumes - Bible Drama: The Story of David and Potiphar's Wife

 

 

            

(backstage before opening scene of first performance)

 

 

 

Pharaoh - Silk and satin headdress.  Neck made from a covered button kit and hanger wire.

 

 

Daughter of Pharaoh (Performance 2) Cotton dress.  Attached silk collar and hem, removable belt.

 

 

 

 

Son of Pharaoh (Performance 2)  Satin robe.  Novelty, embellished fabric on collar, belt and hem.

 

 

 

 

 

Pharaoh's Fanboy - Silk headdress and skirt.  100% Cotton top. 

 

 

 Pharaoh's Guard - Satin and polyester headdress, cotton top, silk skirt.

 

 

 

 

Potiphar - Silk and polyester headdress and  silk tunic, leather belt

 



 

 

 

 

Potiphar's Wife - Satin dress.  Specialty trim used to embellish neckline and hem.

 



 

 

 

 

Three of David's brothers - 100% Cotton tunics.



 

 

 

 

 

Jacob - Cotton tunic, headdress and sash.  Purchased fake beard.  

 

 



 







Accessories

 

 

24" x 18"  Star Block Tote Maxima - Constructed using 24 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  Oversized, heavy duty zipper with large pull.  Red braided leather handles and sturdy metal hardware.  Professionally installed rivets at O-ring connection tabs and zipper end tab.  Fully lined.  Inside pockets on  both sides. 

 

 

24" x 18"  Star Block Large Tote  (inside view)

 

 

 

 

24" x 18"  Star Block Tote Minima Constructed using 24 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  36" heavy duty nylon handles.  Open top, fully lined, metal feet.

 24" x 24" Ottoman  The interchangeable top is constructed using 16 star quilt blocks.  Each block consists of nine 2 1/2" cotton squares.  The star points are cut from 100% cotton fabric with a color print.  Handmade wooden base, foam cushion, and purchased brushed aluminum 8 1/2" curved legs. 

 

 

 

Clothes

My friend Regina volunteered to be my fitting model when I started designing.  We met 2 - 3 times a week for an entire yea

 

 

 

Black cotton front laced bustier with mini tuxedo tails back.  Black cotton fitted slacks, high waist.

 



Devices Fashion Show - Port Chester, New York 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulderless, jersey cotton, print on white jersey cotton pants.

 

Devices Fashion Show - Port Chester, New York 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Silk bustier with center back zipper, boned and lined.  Fringe embellishment around bottom.  Coordinating pants, with side pockets, fitted waist and fringe embellishment at ankles.

 

Mari Gallery Fashion Show - Mamaroneck, New York 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off white silk brocade, full length scoop neck, backless gown.



 

 

 

 

 

Backless gown with crisscrossed straps. Sweetheart cut front. Manmade fabric. 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal blue wool crepe full length gown, silk lining. Bones, lined, and interfaced from bust to hipline.  20" center-back invisible zipper.     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulderless,  crepe backed satin full length gown with mini train.  Silk lining.  Bodice is boned, interfaced and lined to hipline.  Matching scarf and thin strap micro-mini purse. 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Fitted gray satin skirt with black silk lace overlay.  Silk lining and invisible center back zipper. 

 

 



 

 

 

 





Bridal

Wedding Dress - White bridal satin, china silk lining.  Hand appliqued bodice, fitted to hipline (boned, interfaced and lined).  Full skirt.

Wedding Dress - White bridal satin , China silk lining, embellished collar, attached train.