EGA Panels

I took a few close up detail shots of the tapestry. The panels have beading, raised embroidery, counted cross stitch and a variety of other stitches. It is amazing how many regions and people worked on this beautiful project. Superb work and truly a masterpiece of our times. Hopefully a lot of people will enjoy it for many more years to come.

You can look at it over and over again and see things you didn't see the first time.

America The Beautiful Tapestry

America The Beautiful Tapestry is currently on display at the EGA Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky. The tapestry is made up of five panels that paint a picture of the various regions of the United States.

Stumpwork

Today we dissected flowers ... It was an exercise to learn what/how a flower is made up of. We studied shape and color so we could design out own.

I have never looked so closely at a flower shape and markings before today. I will never look at a flower again without wanting to take it apart!

I was really amazed how perfect each petal was and how alike each one was. Nature is amazing!

Marsha Papay-Gomola is also amazing with her ability to make animals and plants look so real!! I'm learning so much and I'm really glad I'm in this class. She brought dozens of her projects for us to study up close. Since there are only eight people in the class we are getting a lot of personal attention. It's a relaxed learning atmosphere and perfect for someone like me who likes to see how things are done.

Crazy Quilt - EGA Gallery

There are a few crazy quilt pieces displayed at the EGA Headquarters. Here is one by J. Marsha Michler. I'll try to get pictures tomorrow of the other pieces.

A Sampler of Embroidery Stitches

Here is a link to a free download of the above booklet A Sampler of Embroidery Stitches (1940) . It is offered on the Coats & Clark website on this page. Check it out.