"The Lotus Eater " 
'03 
Embellished Tapestry 31.5" x
37"
"The
Lotus Eater "
by
Thom Atkins
by
Thom Atkins
The face is of cotton, machine sewn and appliquéd, then quilted with glass and red coral beads. The piece started with a bolt of fabric leaping off the shelf, screaming “Bead Me, I’m An Iguana!” The iguana that resulted was bead embroidered flat first, then stuffed when I appliquéd him onto the quilt. I used Peyote stitch for the eyelids and, of course, more scarabs.
*Note: A full size Glicee is available of this quilt. Each will be a signed print, Editons of 50. See Contact Info page for pricel
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