crazy!!!

Detail,bottom right section from "Wheelflower Medallion"

I promised to write about the craziest applique I have ever seen...honestly this woman is a champion at this technique.

Detail , bottom left corner of "Wildflowers of Margaret"

Personally ,I would never contemplate such a project. It is fascinating just how much detail she likes to include in one quilt

These quilts are all made by Merelyn Pearce from the state of  New   South Wales.Merelyn started quilting in 1989.

center of "Wheelflower Medallion"

"To Margaret Preston V" "Wildflowers of Margaret"

Having seen this work live I can vouch that this lady is a crazy crazy perfectionist....just amazing prescision.

Each small circle is an individual applique that has been quilted.
As you may imagine ( if you could even imagine doing something this detailed) this all needs a LOT of time.
She has completed 13 quilts in 24 years!!!

Merelyn Pearce's quilts are an ode to the art of Australia's Margaret Preston which, was inspired by nature and aboriginal art 

Merelyn Pearce herself..!

"Bird of Paridise" center detail

"Bird of Paradise"

"Preston Dreaming" is Merelyn's latest piece and the sixth in her series (in 12 years), celebrating the work of Margaret Preston.This quilt understandably won Best of Show in Sydney in 2011 and Best of Australia.

part of "Bush Sultana" border

This border fabric "Bush Sultana" was designed by contemporary Aboriginal artist, Audrey Napanangka....every dot is quilted !!! This quilt is embroidered , hand appliqued and machine quilted. It took two and a half years to complete. If anyone tries to search for a website or blog of Margarets you won't find one as she's busy quilting and designing....ok....tomorrow i'm having a quilting/crafting day too  :).....haven't forgotten the simpler but, just as impressive quilts 
I saw at the show... more on those another time...Maro