Artist Statement: Each spring, a vast amount of Siberian irises light up my garden with striking splashes of vivid purples and blues. I could not resist the temptation to transform these glorious blooms into a piece of art to be enjoyed long after the irises bid their annual farewell.

Materials & Techniques: Handpainted (by artist) and commercial cotton fabrics.
Pieced, Fused, Machine Embroidered

Dimensions: 27.5"W x 22"H

Photographer: Melody McGinnis