Hand painted fabric is considered quite special in the quilting world. In shops around Alaska you may have seen some of Melinda Dale's original designs and patterns, but I doubt you've seen one of her patterns made up with fabric she has hand painted to enhance the mood of Mt. McKinley, nearby ranges, foothills, trees and water in the surrounding area. Have a look!
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Denali ReflectionsDesigned, pieced, and quilted by Melinda Dale of Willow, AKapprox. 18"x20"Background fabric is hand paintedThis gem, too, will be available for purchase at theWillow Holiday Studio Art Tour on November 22.
The
tour is from 10:00 - 5:00. Maps will be available that morning at Willow Creek
Studio, mile 69.5, and will provide directions to the
other two studios. The beautiful wall hanging above will be at WillowAK
Pottery Studio on Shirley Lake, along with many other quilted items,
knit and felted items, wood items, and lots of pottery. Glass items
will be available at Mile 64.5, Bonnie's Blings Studio, and a variety of
jewelry, carvings, burls, paintings, shadowboxes and more will be at
Willow Creek Studio. Come see and shop on Nov. 22!
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