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Howling Wolf Bodhran Case
This quilted cotton patchwork and applique bodhran
case is one of Caroline's more unusual commissions. A Native American
musician and bodhran player asked Caroline to make a case for her
bodhran (an Irish hand drum). She asked Caroline to reflect her Native
American name in the design by incorporating a howling wolf and the
moon. The design also had to feature a rainbow. Caroline interpreted
the brief by using the idea of the rainbow to hint at the snowy forest
in which the wolf hunts, and the colours of the setting sun, thus
giving a sense of space to the design.
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Detail of the bodhran case |
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A matching stole and handbag
made of pure silk.
These were commissioned by another of Caroline's customers as a gift
for her daughter, who wanted something for evening wear. |
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Yogurt Quilt
The bedroom of the catamaran Yogurt is in one of the vessel's floats. It is, as the picture shows, an extremely spartan place whose main features are the white-painted interior of the hull and the base of one of the masts. The challenge was to make this austere area into a human space. Additionally, the bedroom is unheated, most of it lies below the waterline, and the hull is steel. The quilt therefore had to be warm in winter. Caroline made this kingsized quilt using the unusual combination of a traditional pattern and upholstery chenille. The assymetrically placed white panels complement the bright light coming through the portholes, whilst the browns simultaneously soften the austere colour scheme and echo the browns of the walkway covering. As for warmth, Caroline has since been informed that the owners have never known a cold night under this quilt. |
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'Broken Plate' Tablecloth.
A cotton patchwork table cloth on the theme of
broken crockery for a woman with a very hectic schedule, a love of
cooking, and a sense of humour.
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Detail of the 'Broken Plate' tablecloth |
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'Emerald' quilt.
Inspired by pictures of images refracted through
cut emeralds, this doublesized quilt is attractive, warm and and
durable. It briefly went on display in a local craft shop before being
snapped up by a customer who was taken by the unusual fusion of a
traditional pattern with decorative upholstery fabrics and heavy cotton
velvets.
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Ivy quilt
This singlesized cotton patchwork quilt was commissioned by a North of England artist who specialises in horticultual studies. An ivy design twines up the quilt. Unusually, the artist didn't intend to use the quilt as bedding, but as a throw for her rocking chair. |
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'Forest' shawl.
Recently commissioned by a woman who wanted a
traditional pattern shawl that had the feel of the countryside and
trees to it. Hand-knitted in pure new wool, mohair and cottons yarn,
the design was inspired by the English woodlands and the shifting play
of light on the leaves. The result is an incredibly warm, comfortable
shawl that is suitable for all weathers.
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Savannah quilt and Fleece throw Inspired by pictures of African grassland, the double size Savannah quilt fuses one of Caroline's own patchwork patterns with upholstery chenille backed with brushed cotton. This quilt also went briefly on display before being snapped up by a woman from Leicestershire The Fleece throw uses fleece arranged in a traditional pattern. The throw developed as a result of exploring the development of the tartan pattern around a central motif. The result is a very warm, very soft throw. |
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Stars baby quilt Detail of a simple, comfortable baby quilt. |
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Pink baby quilt A simple, comfortable baby quilt with a floral motif. This quilt went to the US. |
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Daisy baby quilt Warm, soft and comfortable with a daisy motif. An early commission for an old friend. |
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Extra Large Jester Bag A recently completed commission |
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A Little Bit of Midnight Another recent commission. Black, lead grey and damson silks, black lining, and a silver cord. |
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Caroline has accepted many commissions in the past.
Here are a few examples of her work. More will follow shortly.
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