Composting Fabrics I'm glad I chose to explore the process of decay in textiles for this year's the Fifteen by Fifteen quilt challenge group. At first, I thought I was diving into uncharted territory—but as I researched, I discovered a rich history of artists who have been captivated by the …
Rusted Garden
Decay #2 I made the second quilt of this year's the Fifteen by Fifteen quilt challenge group. I called it Rusted Garden and I focused on how the contact with rust damages textiles. A few years ago, I found myself at a blacksmith’s shop, surrounded by piles of rusty iron. It was the perfect …
Attention to the Recycled Textiles
Decay This year, the challenge for the Fifteen by Fifteen quilt group is to explore the theme of Decay. Decay is a vast and intriguing subject. Nearly everything in this world ages, deteriorates, and eventually disintegrates. While natural materials often follow a swift cycle of decay, some …
