Hawaiian Bouquet: Quilted Art Wall Hanging and 50 similar items

My idea when starting my layout session was to go wild in combining fabrics. I started with a collection of floral scraps and then got the startling idea that a rocky landscape, placed sideways, would create a pleasing bowl for a bouquet. During the next week, I sewed the pieces down, then added a few beads on the chrysanthemums and the ferny beige leaves. I found a frame in the closet of the Framingham Artists Guild just the right size -- a bit of oil brought out a richer color. But the element that finished the whole composition took all of ten minutes -- the quilting on the brown background, and it got a good many comments from my fellow guild members -- plus a vote as Art of the Month! Size: 20" x 25" Unlike most of my work, Hawaiian Bouquet is actually framed. It is treated with a sun-block spray, although prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may eventually cause fading.