Written by Mary opened the September meeting of the Burlington Carousel Quilters Guild at 7pm then introduced this evening’s presenter. (A review of guild business is listed at the bottom of this page.)
Rheta Kirk’s presentation was called “Inspired By Nature”
Rheta uses actual flowers and leaves to make these fabric art pieces in a process called “flower pounding.”. She stated that she has been doing pounding for over 20 years. Her first class was in 2003.
Rheta uses actual flowers and leaves to make these fabric art pieces in a process called “flower pounding.”. She stated that she has been doing pounding for over 20 years. Her first class was in 2003.
Rheta demonstrated how the natural pigments in the leaves and flowers can be transferred through the process of pounding. She had brought several “in process” pieces. She pointed out that in some cases she defines the edges of the imprint with fabric pens.
Embellishments
Rheta turns most of her projects into wall hangings. The panels get quilted, but she also embellishes them with thread and sometimes other things. Thread that Rhetha uses is 100 weight silk. Very fine. All of her pieces got passed around the room, so we could take a close-up look
Sylvia won a small gift in the nametag drawing!
Show-N-Tell
Billy went first with his ugly fabric from The Mill quilt, a “Disappearing 9 Patch” design, which he donated to Crossroads.
Leila brought several beautiful projects to show.
- Quilt made in honor of her son-in-law that was killed by a drunk driver, giving it to her daughter.
- Thanksgiving table runner, pattern from MSQC.
- Cat Pillow made from grab bags fabrics.
Phyllis made a table runner from fabric that she bought at Pineapple Fabrics 5 years ago.
Catherine made a Halloween table runner and Trick or Treat bags.
Betsy made a Double Wedding Ring table runner, embellished with a photo print of the wedding invitation!
Mary finished her Pumpkin table runner from the Featherweight class.
Amy made 2 Crazy Christmas Tree tables runners for boutique.
