Margaritaville

Margaritaville is Emerald Treasures Part V. This piece is painted on an antique damask napkin background as well as the turtles, themselves. They are somewhat 3 Dimensional and built up in layers. The turtle shells are composed of dyed antique lace, needle felted with wool roving, and embellished with beads, imported buttons and trinkets. Hand dyed lace, trims and doilies were soft sculpted to simulate coral and plants found along the ocean floor. This series involves hand and machine applique, and machine quilting with metallic and trilobal polyester threads. I am really enjoying this series and have plans to begin incorporating wire in the next few pieces to add further lift and dimension to the sea plants. I have also been thinking of lifting the turtles up off of the surface as well and allowing them to float more freely.

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Title: Margaritaville
Dimension: 16 1/2″ X 19 1/2″
Date Completed: August 2010
Materials: Commercial and Hand Painted /Dyed Fabrics/Linens, Dyed Cheesecloth, Lace and Doilies Wool Roving, Fibers, Beads, Buttons and Trinkets
Techniques: Dyed/Painted, Soft Sculpted, Needle Felted, Beaded; Machine Appliquéd and Quilted
Exhibits and Venues:
2010: The Copper Shade Tree Gallery in Round Top, Texas
2011: The Austin Fiber Artist Show in Dripping Springs, Texas

Price: $625