"Celtic Cottage"
Textile, 12" by 12"
Char Wirfs
   
   Rogue Gallery and Art Center has an Irish-themed show for their Celtic Celebration every March. This was an entry for that show which I put together a few celebrations ago. It's a cotton fabric collage of several fussy cuts, a hand embroidered cottage, and a green sun embellished with a celtic-style designs which I free handed. All pieces are appliquéd on a pieced background and hand quilted. 

It was recently displayed at "The Galleria", Art Presence Art Center
Jacksonville, OR
"Tenth Anniversary Show"
April 8 to May 29, 2022
Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from noon to 5pm
http://art-presence.org
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email: Nancy Sterling, nancy@nancysterlingfineart.com

 

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