In my quilts of animals, I try to portray what makes each individual or species special or awe-inspiring. Years ago, reading nature encyclopedias to our son (his choice of bedtime reading), I was awed and inspired by the sheer size of an Australian saltwater crocodile, averaging 20 feet, making it earth's largest living reptile. It seemed that the thing to do was to create a fabric version to share those facts with others, so I've created my own 20-foot Saltie. She is nicknamed Stevie, in honor of the late Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin.
Maker: Susan Carlson
Quilter: Susan Carlson
Year Made: 2015
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Houston 2016, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts
