Image of quilt titled “Trees 2” by Barbara O’Steen
 
 

Artist Statement: Some of the words printed on the cloth: Cut me down, you have lumber but only once.  Leave me standing you have life-giving oxygen replacing poisonous carbon dioxide for decades; (and many other values).

Materials & Techniques: Cotton fabric, wool yarn. Digital and hand printing, machine quilting, stuffing, applique, fusing, hand embroidery, couching, drawing.

Dimensions: 36"W x 46"H x
2.5"D