Wednesday, December 2, 2009

The Baby James Quilt






Figure 1: 
An OWL original, The Baby James Quilt. Materials: reclaimed velvet, corduroy, cotton, etc. Measures approx. 29.5" X 38.5". If you are interested in commissioning a similar quilt, please contact me at owl@theowlshole.com for details. 

Figure 2:
detail

Figure 3: 
Detail of embroidered name and date of birth.

Figure 4:
Back of quilt, utilizing cotton print, "Bow Wow Chow Mein" Phillip De Leon for Alexander Henry Fabrics, 1994.

Figure 5:
Inspiration for The Baby James Quilt, "Stair Steps, or Illusion, Pieced Quilt" Ann Johnston, 1890. The Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Kentucky. Reprinted from Duke, Dennis & Harding, Deborah. (1987). America's Glorious Quilts. Beaux Arts Edition.