Inspired by Asian calligraphy, I sought to translate the simple essence of brushwork to cloth. Painting, hand and machine stitching became a contemplative process. Layouts of ancient Asian scrolls influenced the arrangement of my pieced borders.
Linear Moves, 2012 © Linda A. Miller 54" x 30" Cotton (commercial and hand painted), pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted, machine quilted
Elevate, 2012 © Linda A. Miller 28.5" x 16" Cotton (commercial and hand painted), pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted, machine quilted
Echo, 2012 © Linda A. Miller 31.5" x 17.5" Cotton (commercial and hand painted), pieced, hand embroidered hand quilted, machine quilted
Entwine, 2014 © Linda A. Miller 28" x 17.5" Cotton (commercial and hand painted), pieced, machine quilted
Encircle, 2012 © Linda A. Miller 27.5" x 16" Cotton (commercial and hand painted), pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted, machine quilted