Irish Patchwork Society
Monitors
Made by B. Cummins, 1997.
136x116cm
Influence: I used to park under a tree on which the bark pattern was "rounded rectangles". This was the starting point for the design.
Technique: Quilt top is made from acid dyed silk. The batting is bawneen tweed, backing cotton; piecing appliqué and couching; the quilt is tied.
This quilt was part of an exhibition of quilts from members of the Irish Patchwork Society in 2006/07. This exhibition shows quilts from the past 25 years. For more information about patchwork and quilting in Ireland see www.irishpatchwork.ie
Monitors
Made by B. Cummins, 1997.
136x116cm
Influence: I used to park under a tree on which the bark pattern was "rounded rectangles". This was the starting point for the design.
Technique: Quilt top is made from acid dyed silk. The batting is bawneen tweed, backing cotton; piecing appliqué and couching; the quilt is tied.
This quilt was part of an exhibition of quilts from members of the Irish Patchwork Society in 2006/07. This exhibition shows quilts from the past 25 years. For more information about patchwork and quilting in Ireland see www.irishpatchwork.ie