Whole Cloth Quilts & Fabric Books
These whole cloth linen quilts were made from my collection of antique and vintage linens and doilies.
I am inspired by Cindy Needham's work and using very fine polyester thread I quilt intricate quilting designs
to enhance and showcase these lovely pieces of fabric.
This piece had three delicate whitework embroideries on the original piece. The rest of the quilting I added to compliment the design.
Susan strives to utilize upcycled linens in her fibre art. Intricate quilting can transform beautiful linens into art pieces. Use of ancient technique's such as Kantha stitching as shown below enriches the pieces with history and texture.
"Grape (Colour) Because They Are Grape Leaves"
"Kantha Celtic Knot"
"Relationships"
"Saskatchewan Wetlands"
Saskatchewan wetlands are the perfect canvas for luminous prairie sunsets. Expansive, reflective, and alive with colour. Beneath their beauty lies an essential ecosystem, sustaining 40% of the world’s species and safeguarding biodiversity and flood control. Yet these landscapes are vanishing at an alarming rate. In Saskatchewan alone, nearly 9,000 acres disappear each year, impacting wildlife, plant life, water systems, and communities. The province’s 4.6 million acres of wetlands including lacustrine, riverine, and palustrine, form a vital and fragile network. “Saskatchewan Wetlands” was painted on cotton loam, before quilting, to echo the layered complexity and resilience of the land itself.
Susan's passion for bookbinding has inspired her to create unique books and fabric screens, adding a captivating new dimension to her art quilting. Each piece reflects her creativity and dedication, showcasing the beauty of combining traditional crafts with contemporary design.
"The Fungi of Saskatchewan" Volumes 1 & 2
Field notes completed in fabric and watercolour featuring 48 of the 450 identified species of Saskatchewan fungi