It took me a few years of experimenting before I could produce a true black from natural dyes. When I finally did, I decided right away to make a black and white quilt to feature it. This traditional American quilt pattern called Lady of the Lake is one of my favorites. I have an affinity for complex quilt patterns that trick the eyes so-to-speak and this one fit that bill.

The natural white fabric in this piece is organic cotton, and the black is organic linen. The back is composed of both organic cotton and linen and was dyed with natural indigo- dipped several times into the vat to achieve this medium-dark blue.

Machine pieced, entirely hand quilted with Japanese sashiko thread, and hand-stitched binding.

Measures approximately 70” x 70”