Sheer Joy on Two Wheels
32” x 44”
Photographer: Hoddick Photography
Z is For Zinnia, C is For Cosmos
40 x 30
Techniques: machine appliqué and quilting, hand-twisted cords, hand embroidery, couching, bead work
Materials: Cotton and rayon fibers, polyester and cotton threads, glass beads
Artist Statement:
My impression of a garden of abundance.
Photographer: Kayley Hoddick
Z is For Zinnia, C is For Cosmos - Detail
Her Declaration of Independence
40 x 40
Techniques: Machine appliqué and quilting, hand embroidery
Materials: Cotton and rayon fibers, cotton and polyester threads
Artist Statement:
My grandmother, Kathryn Kerler, was a Nebraska Mennonite farmwife through her early thirties. In World War II, she, my grandfather, and their children left their community for Portland, Oregon. With a traditional Mennonite eighth grade education, my grandmother had few work options and so became a barmaid, a profession she continued until retirement. In spite of these challenging lifestyle changes, my grandmother embraced life giving generously of her time, energy, and spirit. She always greeted you with a big hug and kiss, leaving a red imprint on your cheek.
Photographer: Kayley Hoddick
Her Declaration of Independence - Detail
How the Rainbow Was Made--An Ojibwe Nation Creation Tale
20 x 20
Techniques: Machine appliqué and quilting, hand embroidery, surface design
Materials: Cotton fibers, Inktense pencils, cotton and polyester threads
Artist Statement:
The quilt tells the story of Nanabozho, a spirit, who noticed all the flowers of the field were white. He gathered his paint pots and while painting, two birds flew by. As they dipped their wings into the pots, they painted the sky, creating the first rainbow.
Photographer: Kayley Hoddick
How the Rainbow Was Made--An Ojibwe Nation Creation Tale - Detail
Terra I
28 x 38
Techniques: Collage, machine appliqué, hand embroidery
Materials: Dye-painted cotton, nylon netting, cotton and polyester threads
Artist Statement:
Maps inspired this artwork. I built up layers of fabric and texture to reflect the way landmasses and our planet have formed. The quilting lines reference elevation lines of topographical maps. Although the fabric’s blue hues reminded me of Crater Lake while I was stitching, the artwork is open to the viewer's interpretation.
Photographer: Kayley Hoddick
Terra I - Detail
28 x 38
Astral Landscape
13 x 18
Techniques: Collage, hand painting and texturing, hand embroidery, hand-twisted cords, machine quilting
Materials: Hand painted cotton, rayon and polyester fibers and threads
Artist Statement:
Repeating shapes, colors, and textures to create a sense of movement and the possibilities of other worlds.
Photographer: Mark Frey
Astral Landscape - detail