Gentle Strength

“Gentle Strength” continues my fascination and love of elephants. The focus of this quilt is a printed elephant panel. The elephant seems at peace with herself and comfortable in her own skin. No need for showboating. Strength oozes from every pore. Butterflies share her space and a small bird is her best friend.

“Gentle Strength” measures 37x45 inches. It is machine pieced and machine quilted. In fact elephants are machine quilted into the background of the quilt. African fabrics and batiks add to the eclectic beauty of the piece. Painted butterfly and bird buttons carry out the theme of the piece.

Elephants are everywhere in this quilt. The back of the quilt is a herd of elephants. There is a hanging sleeve on the back for east display and a label that documents the quilt.

I signed it on the front. This quilt is one-of-a-kind.