art

working improvisationally when cutting, piecing and collaging, clues are taken from the marking and colors in the fabric. they are like little maps or guides to the next piece of fabric. pieces are then layered with batting and a backing before being machine quilted. embellishment...beads, buttons, sticks and stiches are added for color. using each of these steps in the creative process, i am constantly reassessing and tweaking my pieces. even ironing can change the movement of a piece which adds to my surprise, acceptance and growth as i play with color.