Two irises made in four panels with different applique and color rendering techniques. Bee covers slit (scissors slip).
Inspired by a photo taken at Missouri Botanical Garden, this wall quilt was made by Josephine and Regina in four sections, using different applique and color rendering techniques (fused and machine stitched, turned under and machine blind stitched, hand applique, paint, hand-dyed fabric and commercial prints, hand embroidery, machine embroidery). When cutting away the fabric behind the applique, Jo accidently cut through the top layer. Serendipitously, the bee created to cover the slit adds much interest to the artwork. The panels were deliberately set together off-kilter for a slight cubistic effect.
Maker: Regina Kabayama and Josephine Niemann
Quilter: Josephine Niemann
Year Made: 2014
Owned By: School Sisters of Notre Dame
Size: 63 inches wide x 34 inches inches
Shows & Museums: International Quilt Show Houston 2015 and Chicago 2016
Awards: Thimble and Thread Quilt Guild 2015 Quilt Show 1st prize Small Quilts
