In Box CDXLII gets a frame

 

(Above:  In Box CDXLII framed.  40" x 40".  Polyester stretch velvet squares and rectangles fused in layers on recycled synthetic black felt.  Free-motion machine stitched.  Unique melting techniques.  Click on image to enlarge.)

Last November I created In Box CDLXII for a traveling special exhibit called Behind the Seams.  This exhibit was organized by The Quilt Show. (Click HERE for a page on the Quilt Show's website that features the work and a free video of Ricky Tims and me demonstrating my techniques ... though the incorrect Roman numeral is listed! LOL!  CLICK here for my original blog post.) 

 The required size was a minimum of 30" x 30".  This series is generally not this large.  Why?  Well ... standard sized mat board is 32" x 40".  Also, standard glass is never over 32" in width.  I knew when I made this piece (which was shipped and shown without framing) that over-sized materials would be needed.  During the last year, the piece went to various quilt shows across the country.  Last week it returned.  Steve and I framed it with over-sized materials.  I think it looks great.  Perhaps I really should start making more of these large ones!