Boteh Symphony
2018 • 73 x 83 inch Boteh is the Persian name for the paisley motif. The background of the quilt consists of 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 cm squares, 1 x 2 cm rectangles and 1 x 3 cm rectangles. Black and white
Fractal
2017 • 235 x 215 cm The term “fractal” was first used by mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot in 1975. Mandelbrot based it on the Latin „fratus“ meaning “broken” or “fractured”, and used it to extend the concept of theoretical fractional dimensions to geometric patterns in nature.
Woven Journey
• Größe: 160 x 210 cm Woven Journey – a journey of time ! Woven threads in multicolor optic, a kind of macro-design out of 1“ strips out of hundreds of different Dupioni silk fabrics. Pictures of all my quilts from the last 20 years
Paradox
2015 • 225 x 200 cm Inspired by M.C. Escher and Victor Vasarely, who worked with optical illusions in their artwork, I developed this show quilt named “Paradox” – working for the MQS theme: Optical Illusions Nothing is as it appears, the viewers are able
Time to Catch a Dream
180 x 235 cm The theme for 2013 for MQS was “Dream Catcher” so that started the creative juices for Claudia to create “Time to Catch A Dream” for her “Show Quilt” 2013. This quilt represents the Native American dream catcher. The rich colors of
Fern Rising
2014 • 200 x 230 cm Theme at MQS 2014: Up, up and away! “Fern Rising” is a tribute to the strength and energy it takes to rise upfrom the shadows; up to meet the renewing rays of the sun. The leaves were painted on
Magic Mermaid Castle
The theme at Machine Quilter´s Showcase was: “Magic” The Mermaids were printed on silk, then stitched with filler stitches to give texture and bring the Mermaids to life. Threads used on this quilt were Superiors Rainbows and Highlights. Embellished with Razzle Dazzle for couching and
Turtle Bay
2012 • 200 cm x 235 cm Claudia created “Turtle Bay” for her 2012 “Show Quilt”. The inspiration for this quilt was Claudia’s desire to pay tribute to these great creatures of the sea, the sea turtle. This endangered creature is beautiful in its natural
Cordoba
2011 • 83 x 83 cm When I heard the theme for MQS 2010 was going to be South of the Border, I knew that I had to make a quilt about my personal „South of the Border“- Spain. More specifically,Cordoba’s great mosque, Mezquita de
Fire and Ice
2009 • 235 x 235 cm Theme at Machine Quilter Showcase in Kansas ( MQS)„Fire and Ice“ Peer through the window, watch as two worlds collide. Flames from the earth reaching ever higher the coolness of the snowflakes. Fire and Ice was pieced using my