Jewel Beetle
Quilt Summary:
"Jewel Beetle" by Esther Tronchoni Simo really shows off its colors and photo-realistic appearance.
- - Fusible Applique
- - Domestic Machine
- - Free Motion Quilting
- - Painting
Description:
Artist Statement: "As a trained biologist, I was fascinated by the photograph of this beetle the moment I saw it in an exhibition. I wanted to convey the bright and varied colors that this tiny insect has that can only be appreciated when the image has been enlarged. I felt the best way to do this was with raw-edge appliqué against a black interwoven background."
Techniques: Machine Quilting - Stationary Machine, Free-Motion; Fused Appliqué, Painting, Weaving
Materials: Cotton Fabrics, Cotton and Polyester Threads; Cotton Batting, Tulle, Fabric Paint
Design Source: Based on a photograph by Levon Biss in an exhibition in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History