River Fish - fractal art quilt

Sheep's Eyes - fractal art quilt
© Rose Rushbrooke 2001
13" square

Large image

Pattern: Original design using fractal and graphic computer software.
Materials: Hand dyed and printed cotton fabric.
Technique: Hand pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, beaded, embellished and quilted.
Price: $600.00

The river runs through the dunes and the fish goes with it.

Several techniques are used in this piece.

  • Stuffed trapunto for the dunes.
  • Novelty threads are couched onto the dunes.
  • The river is outlined with glass beads.
  • The dunes are hand pieced.
  • The river is hand appliquéd.

More information on technique is included in the close-ups:

Detail 1 of River Fish - fractal art quilt
Detail 1

Detail 2 of River Fish - fractal art quilt
Detail 2

Detail 3 of River Fish - fractal art quilt
Detail 3

Exhibited at:

  • American Visionary Art Museum – Marriage of Art, Science and Philosophy. October 3, 2008 to September 6, 2009.
  • Sage Moon Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia - October 2005
  • Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia - June 2nd - October 28th, 2005
  • Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, Rockville, Maryland - August, 2004
  • Black Rock Center for the Arts, Germantown, Maryland - June 16th to July 9th 2004
  • Loudoun County Government Centre, Leesburg, Virginia - December 1st 2003 to February 25th 2004
  • The Eugene Field House and St Louis Toy Museum, St Louis, Missouri - June 19th to October 6th, 2002 (won third prize in juried competition)
  • Middleburg Library, Middleburg, Virginia - December 1st 2001 to January 31st 2002

Shipping

  • Unframed:
  • Rolled around a tube with the top of the quilt to the outside (this prevents wrinkles or fold lines).
  • A layer of tissue paper inside the roll.
  • Placed in plastic for protection.
  • Shipped in a sturdy box via USPS.
  • A fabric sleeve is stitched on the back of the piece. An acrylic rod is provided to hang the quilt.
  • Shipping charges include confirmation and insurance to be paid by the purchaser.

If you want to ask me anything about this art quilt please email me - enquiry@roserushbrooke.com.

Rose Rushbrooke
Rose Rushbrooke
Artist