Esmerelda

Esmerelda meaning “prized green emerald” is the first of two pieces in the Mermaid Series.
I thought it might be interesting to capture her beneath the surface in a somewhat
3Dimensional manner surrounded by sculpted coral, seaweed and local marine life.

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Title: Esmerelda
Dimension: 18” X 30”
Date Completed: January 2006
Materials: Commercial Cotton, Tulle, Cheesecloth, Swarovski Crystals, Shells, Fibers, Angelina Fibers
Techniques: Hand and Machine Appliquéd, Embroidered and Quilted
Exhibits and Venues:
2005: League of Northern Colorado Quilt Guild Show in Fort Collins, Colorado
2009: The Copper Shade Tree Gallery “It’s Not A Quilt or Is It” (Juried) Show in Round Top, Texas
Price: $1080