The Process

Start a conversation with me. Share a few photographs of the event or individual you'd like to feature, and let us know your preferred colors. Let the heirloom begin!

Crafting a design begins with creating our pattern. We can present a mock-up of the art piece you desire, one that embodies the collective joy and comfort the fabric mosaic is intended to convey.

I typically use anywhere from four to twenty-seven different colors. Value and hue are crucial elements in creating a successful artwork.

We would be delighted to incorporate a piece of meaningful fabric from you, such as a tie, hem trimmings from a bridal gown, a christening handkerchief, an old dress, or a wedding tablecloth!

We utilize vintage, thrifted, commercial, hand-dyed, or overdyed fabrics.

Preparing 20,000 to 50,000 tiny 1/4" squqres! Using a fusible (a type of heat-activated glue)and ironing it onto the back of the fabric, then cutting it into tiny squares. Once prepared, each square is ready to be attached, using tweezers, to a tricot base.

This step is the most time-consuming yet the most peaceful and Zen-like. As I attach each tiny square to my base, the process is:
1. Position it with tweezers,
2. Use a wand iron to fuse it in place,
3. Repeat 30,000 times.

During this time I enjoy audio books, pod cast and focus music!

Note: Wand iron - visualize a fairy wand - replace the star with a 1 inch triangle iron

Layer the top with batting and backing to create a quilt sandwich. This is what qualifies our work as an art quilt.

Stitch, stitch, stitch with invisible thread through the sandwich. Every square must have a few stitches to secure it permanently.

Finally add a thread border.