This quilt is inspired by the Large
Orange Sulphur butterfly, native to my state of Louisiana. While researching butterflies, I discovered
that the Large Orange Sulphur has hidden UV patterns on its wings, visible only
to animals with UV perception.
Butterfly and background
fabrics were hand dyed in the artist’s own unique colors and patterns, and the lower
edge of the quilt is shaped to the contour of the butterfly’s wing. The UV patterns are layered with a slightly
iridescent organza. The body was made with threadwork, and colored pencil
shading helps the image come to life.
6 comments:
What a lovely quilt, I wish I could see it in really life to see the details. Is Dare to Dance a book of your work?
Thank you! You can click on the picture to make it larger. The book is a collection of different artists' work made for a challenge.
Beautiful! Am I correct in thinking the bottom of the quilt follows the lines of the butterfly? Love that detail! And the quilting detail is phenomenal too.
I'm kind of obsessed with butterflies and caterpillars right now, since I just designed and made a quilt using both :)
Just beautiful - love the bottom edge!
Absolutely gorgeous.
I love butterflies, and I love your quilt. So exciting with the book.
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