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“Bittersweet Autumn”
by Susan Brubaker Knapp
Copyright 2020
Copyright 2020
White cotton fabric, acrylic textile paint, cotton thread, cotton batting, cotton backing fabric. Wholecloth painted, free-motion machine quilted.
This piece is based on an ink drawing, which in turn was based on a photo I took in October 2015. My goal was to create a piece that looked a bit more graphic, and with a sense of drama that captures my feelings about Halloween. 
The title references both the vine (bittersweet) and my emotions about this particular autumn, when so much hangs in the balance. Here are some detail shots:
The title references both the vine (bittersweet) and my emotions about this particular autumn, when so much hangs in the balance. Here are some detail shots:
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Your pumpkins are lovely. The details are amazing. These are not easy times. It is good you have found an outlet for the feelings.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous quilt - your ability to create interest and dimension is better than anyone else I’ve seen.
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins are amazing! I love pumpkins! I quilt them and collect glass ones.
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