"Generation Y: Song of Hope" 
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Entered by Barbara Forrister
- Quilted by Barb Forrister
- Size: 45" W x 49" L
- Entry #400-011, Art Quilt, Large and Small Category
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Awards
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- Second Place in Art Quilt, Large and Small Category
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Comments
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Created in response to the current times, the old Oak tree provides shelter for this family who is preparing to send the next generation into the world. They have seen hardship and are now looking for change - to become stronger as a result of the struggles they have endured. Generation Y pertains to individuals born in the 80s and 90s who are now entering into the work force. It is this generation that is hit the hardest with the current economic struggle. They come often strapped with debt from their education into a world where times are difficult and even the most immediate future seems uncertain. They represent hope for our future and mankind. The background was Inked and painted. Branches were composed of upholstery fabrics and dyed antique lace. Birds were painted, quilted, and tacked onto the branches such that they exhibit a 3-Dimensional aspect. The nest was knitted. Approximately 70 leaves composed of dyed lutradur, painted lightweight fusible interfacing, timtex, tyvek, fibers, textiva, and thread painted FME on solvy. Some are completely stitched down to give the illusion of becoming background. Others are tacked down and allowed to float over and on top of the birds giving a canopy effect.
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Techniques
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Machine Appliqué, Machine Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Embellishment (Tulle, sheers, cheesecloth, lutradur, tyvek, textiva, timtex, wool, painted interfacing, Angelina fibers, yarn and dyed tatting/lace), Dyed, Inked, Painted, Knitted Nest,
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Design Source
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Original Design
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