Stone Flower Quilt
Dina Jeannotte
My textile explorations have evolved from making free-form doll clothes to patching blue jeans, from bed quilts to art quilts, and from embroidering samplers to teaching myself sashiko stitching.
I first discovered eco-printing when a friend won the lottery for a class and invited me to participate. The unifying theme in my work is a desire to make useful and beautiful objects inspired by the materials readily available to me.
An eco-print is made from the natural pigments and tannins found in leaves, flowers and berries. No paint or dye is involved. This year I will continue to print silk and woolen scarves with this technique.
I have also been working on techniques to use old blue jeans and T-shirts as a source of material for new garments and accessories. Blue jean aprons are on their way to the gallery, soon to be joined by unique cotton jersey shirts with hand stitched details.
I am grateful to River Roads Gallery for the opportunity to share my eclectic body of work with the public, and for the opportunity to be inspired by our community of local artists.