Monday, June 5, 2017

Cairo Tentmakers applique 06-04-17

"Cairo Tentmaker Panel"  Hossam Farouk 2008 46" x45"
Hand applique.  Cotton fabric and thread.


There are three layers - top w/applique, a heavy canvas and a solid fabric backing - but they are not quilted together. The applique stitches go through the applique, the background and pick up just a tiny thread in the canvas. The dark blue backing is attached only at the edges.



This detail shows the workmanship which is amazing, but not perfect enough for a quilt show judge! Considering all this handwork the panels are incredibly inexpensive. I chose this one because of the three that Jenny Bowker had with her in the class I took with her, it has the greatest range of colors.
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1 comment:

Loretta said...

Yes, this is beautiful stitching work! Thank you for sharing.