Exuberance
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Quilt Summary:
"Color is emotion" says Susan about this machine quilted, freehand raw-edge applique quilt.
Category:
Featured Quilts
Style:
Collage Quilts
Owned By:
Name of Maker:
Susan Carlson
Name of Quilter:
Susan Carlson
Year Made:
Design Source:
original design
Techniques:
- - Collage
- Color in Quilting
Show or Museums:
Houston 2016 Exhibit
Description:
Exuberance by Susan Carlson, Harpswell, Maine, USA
Techniques: Machine quilted, freehand raw-edge collaged
Color is emotion - not many would argue with that. Butterflies, small and fragile, seem to be an expression of joy in their vibrant colors and ecstatic movement. So why not express profound enjoyment of life with a large and bold winged creature? Let's revel in the amazing variety of species with their wildly varied shapes, colors, and markings. Anything goes when depicting a butterfly.