Categories Artist Bio Retta Rive Post author By Retta Rive Post date Working with fibre provides creative possibilities, challenges and ultimately personal satisfaction whenever a project turns out as originally envisioned. Contact: rivedesigns@magma.ca
Categories Quilting Wall Art Autumn Kaleidoscope Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: An abstract interplay of nine leaf-themed fabrics. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine pieced and machine quilted Framed: 13 inches x 13 inches $125
Categories Quilting Wall Art Pick Up Sticks Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: An interpretation of the colourful game many of us played as children. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine and hand stitching in various threads Framed: 12 inches x 12 inches $115
Categories Quilting Wall Art Leafscape Abstract Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: Minimalism with a significantly reduced design element against a dominant background. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine pieced and machine quilted Framed: 12.25 inches x 12.25 inches $115
Categories Quilting Wall Art Seasons through a Window Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: People changed many habits because of COVID but the seasons continued as usual. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine pieced and machine quilted Framed: 23 inches x 18 inches $300
Categories Quilting Wall Art Random Rectangles Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: A gift of 150 small fabric rectangles required a dramatic setting. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine piecing and machine quilting Hung: 20.5 inches x 27 inches $200
Categories Quilting Wall Art Four Colour Abstract Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: A challenge to use my least favourite colours: pink, purple and turquoise. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine pieced and machine quilted, with buttons Hung: 23 inches x 23 inches $150
Categories Quilting Wall Art Fractured Spectrum Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: Sunshine through a leaded stained glass window. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, machine pieced, machine quilted, with beads and buttons Hung: 18 inches x 21 inches $150
Categories Quilting Wall Art The Colours of Autumn Post author By Retta Rive Post date Inspiration: Wind blown maple leaves of many colours on a sunny autumn day. Techniques and materials: 100% cotton, painted sky, fused leaves, machine quilted Wrapped over a canvas frame: 12 inches x 12 inches $125