The
common thread in these pieces is the overall design, which features
reverse appliqué in a machine-stitched circular pattern. In typical
Beryl fashion, however, this is just the start. Of course, the fabric
selection must be considered, hand stitching and additional fabric (and
paper) elements can be added, and a variety of mixed-media techniques
may be included. As Beryl and Pokey work step-by step through
re-creating each element, you’ll learn Beryl’s tips for designing, her
approaches to machine and hand stitching, how she goes about
incorporating the cutaway elements back into her pieces, and her
strategies for applying mixed media to the surface (this includes
applying gesso with a brayer, rubber stamping, and applying modeling
paste through a stencil). Get ready to experiment with Beryl’s tips and
techniques and create your own series of mixed-media art quilts.