Dutch Iris
Julie Haddrick 2003
Hand
dyed, painted & printed fabric: machine pieced and quilted
Stained glass applique technique
The Iris family of plants is my favourite, with this dark blue and purple Dutch Iris being the most popular. The regular three pronged petals with their sprouting three dimensional forms never cease to fascinate me. The pure and dazzling yellow tongue provides a stunning focus to each flower.