Quilted Landscape Wall Hanging - "A Mother's Joy"
I had seen a photo of a woman dancing and wanted to create a wall hanging of an expectant mother and the joy she feels carrying new life within her. I collect landscape fabrics of all types in order to create backgrounds for my main figures. All my wall hangings include a hanging sleeve attached to the back for hanging easily on a rod. My applique work is called raw edge applique and all fabric appliques are attached with fusible material and then stitched. The landscape measures 18 1/2" x 22 ".
Function
- wall
Meet the Maker
Stephanie Batterman
Creations by Stephanie
I have worked with fabric since I was 15 years old. I began as a dressmaker and have created many gowns and wedding gowns for myself, my daughters and other family members. For a time, I created teddy bears, Priest and Deacon stoles, and sewed neckties for a shop in Rochester NY.
About a year ago I took a leap into an altogether different kind of sewing and now I design and create quilted Landscape Wall Hangings. This has become a passion for me.
I often do custom work, creating views from peoples' homes or cottages. Please know that my work results in impressions of a view and is not to be compared with photographic images of a scene. My excuse for this is that "artists play!"
I have given several talks around the Maine area about the connection between art and spirituality and have begun teaching others the art of landscape quilting.