SEA TURTLES

2015
Size: 56.5″ Wide x 57″ High
Pattern from the book Streaks of Batiks by Sandra L. Holzer
Quilted by: Janice Almli Newman

2nd Place – 2016 Annual Quilt Show of the Lake of the Woods Quilters Guild, Kenora Ontario, Canada
3rd Place – Large Quilts – 2016 Las Colcheras Quilt Show, Las Cruces, New Mexico


















Detail

The background of this quilt uses a beautiful batik fabric I purchased from my friend and neighbor in Canada. The blend of colors from light yellows, greens, and purple has determined the color story.
The original design included applique elements of seaweed. I, on the other hand, decided to create a 3D effect of fabric strands, eyelash yarn, shells, and buttons to make it even more impressive.
I am equally happy with the tie-dyed fabric on the back that resembles a coral formation in the ocean.






Detail of Seaweed Fringe



































Detail



























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