Windows for the upcoming Smithsonian Craft Show

(Above:  Window CCXX.  Custom framed:  19 1/4" x 17 1/4".  Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt.  Free-motion machine stitched and subjected to various melting techniques.  Click on any image to enlarge.)

Reviewing the available work for the upcoming Smithsonian Craft Show revealed that I only had three Window Series pieces.  Both Steve and I thought this was inadequate.  Three more had to be made.  I spent hours creating them while Steve built frames.  We are really pleased how they turned out.

 

(Above:  Window CCXXI.  Custom framed:  19 1/4" x 17 1/4".  Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt.  Free-motion machine stitched and subjected to various melting techniques.)

 Steve and I have also been thinking about how we will load the cargo van.  It is an important factor, especially when considering the way large artwork has to be layered on top of the ProPanel booth walls.  We knew we had a problem.  What problem?  Well ... a Large Stained Glass Window is soon to be returning after being on display in Tallinn, Estonia through the Arts in Embassies program.  I have no other Large Stained Glass Window but need two to lay side-by-side during the trip to DC.  

 

(Above: Window CCXXII.  Custom framed:  19 1/4" x 17 1/4".  Layers of fused polyester stretch velvet on recycled black industrial felt.  Free-motion machine stitched and subjected to various melting techniques.)

 We had a decision to make: Don't take the one or make another!  It was an easy choice.  I'm deep into the construction of another Large Stained Glass Window.  Thank goodness these small Windows came together rather quickly.  Having the time makes retirement joyous!