Finding a voice in the fabric opened a whole new world for me. Celebrationwas the beginning of a series expressing the joys and happiness of life. A Day in the Life explored the fluctuating episodes of a person’s life. I created images in the embroidery to represent personal experiences. The juxtaposition of the skyscrapers and the gardens inspired Central Park West. I created and documented this as a Green Quilt in 1991. I wonder if Christo and Jeanne-Claude viewed my quilt before designing the Gates Exhibit in Central Park? Not Going to Take That Anymore was my way of saying no and taking charge of my life.

Celebration _______________________________ 24" x 48" Machine embroidered and quilted with metallic threads; velvets, velveteen, satins, silks, cotton fabrics; 100% wool batting; satin backing A Day in the Life _______________________________ 24" x 36" Machine embroidered and quilted with metallic threads; velvet, velveteen, satin, silk, and cotton fabrics; 100% cotton foundation and batting Central Park West _______________________________ 48" x 66" Machine embroidered and quilted with metallic and cotton threads; 100% cotton fabrics, batting, and backing; hand embellished beading Not Going to Take That Anymore _______________________________ 38" x 46" Machine embroidered and quilted with cotton and metallic threads; hand applique; 100% cotton, spandex, and nylon fabrics; 100% wool batting; hand embellished beads, jewelry, pins, ornaments, and lace For more information about the artwork, please contact Denise below.