Artist: Michael Stevenson

Year Completed: 2020

Medium: Pieced and quilted commercial cotton

Dimensions in Inches (HxWxD): 41x31.5

Shipping From: US

Additional Information:

This artwork hangs freely from a dowel (provided). Framing is not necessary unless the collector wishes to do so.

As with all works from fiber, it is best to keep it out of direct sunlight.

About the Artist:

Quilting runs in my DNA. My modest collection of vintage quilts includes the work of my maternal great-grandmother, my paternal grandmother, my mother, as well as my favorite great aunt. I grew up knowing the years of warmth and comfort a well-crafted quilt can provide and consequently developed a deep appreciation for the artistry and skill that goes into their creation. Although my handiwork may never match that of my foremothers, I hope my improvisational fine art quilts bring a measure of pleasure, if not comfort, to the people whose lives they touch.

Over the years, I have collected textiles from near and far and always hoped I could find a way to share this passion. A few years ago, I met an accomplished textile artist who lived nearby. While admiring her work, I wistfully mentioned my longstanding interest in learning the craft. Without hesitation, she said, "I'll teach you!" The timing couldn't have been better, as my retirement from university life neared. She helped me select an appropriate machine and the tutorials began. Sometime later, she referred to me as her "best student." A moniker that means a great deal to me, even knowing that it's not so difficult to be the best when you are the only!

Since then, my work has been exhibited in juried and invited shows and festivals in Maine and Florida. In 2023, I was selected as an Emerging Artist by the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa, Florida.

Shipping: Price includes shipping to buyers in the U.S. If buyer is outside the U.S., additional shipping charges may apply and will be calculated and payable after the sale and prior to shipment.