Swimming Upstream
This representational wall hanging features classic imagery of the Northwest. The base fabric is a loom-controlled doubleweave of 100% mercerized cotton. The main figure is hand-appliqued silk, embellished with fresh water pearls.
Swimming Upstream
Closeup view of applique detail and embroidery design elements.
Thunderbird & Serpents
This representational wall hanging features classic imagery of the Northwest. The base fabric is a loom-controlled doubleweave of 100% mercerized cotton, with elements of hand controlled pick-up. The main figure is hand-appliqued silk, embellished with fresh water pearls.
Thunderbird & Serpents (detail)
This detail shows the appliqued silk with the fresh water pearls.
Thunderbird & Serpents (detail)
This shows the serpent wings of the thunderbird.
Thunderbird & Serpents (detail)
This is a closeup of the Thunderbird head showing the stitching detail in the applique and eye highlights.
Orca I
This wall hanging features the classic Killer whale image. The woven base is loom-controlled doubleweave of 100% mercerized cotton with elements of hand controlled pick-up. The Orca is reverse applique on commercial cotton. Button embellishments are of Mother of Pearl. The piece is edged with hand braided kumihimo.
Orca I (detail)
Detail shows the hand-controlled pick-up and Mother of Pearle buttons.
Orca's Brother
Pillow front base is woven of cotton and wool. Orca image is done in reverse applique of commercial cotton embellished with antique buttons.
Orca's Brother
Pillow back consists of hand-woven fabric and commercial wool fabric. It features, elements of pick-up, machine quilting, and antique buttons.