Markings

Shirley Pascas, Williams Lake, BC

Dimensions: 35.5" x 38.5"

Materials: Cotton and hand-dyed cotton.

Techniques: Hand-dyed fabric, shibori, rusting and flour-resist and crackle painting. Hand embroidery and appliqué. Machine piecing. Hand and longarm quilting.

Credits: Inspired by Denyse Schmidt’s Hawaiian Quilt.

Artist’s Statement:
Rusted objects are usually linked with decay. I like to think this rusted piece represents new organic shapes coming to life. This quilt was named Markings because of the variety of methods used to mark the fabric.