HZN-01

PIECE 01

Year: 2024

Size: Queen

Hand-Bound

A macro photograph showing meticulous hand-stitching on a quilt. The fabric colors include soft sand and warm cream linen threads against a dark espresso background. The lighting is soft and focused, highlighting the tactile texture of the artisan's work.
A macro photograph showing meticulous hand-stitching on a quilt. The fabric colors include soft sand and warm cream linen threads against a dark espresso background. The lighting is soft and focused, highlighting the tactile texture of the artisan's work.
The Horizon Quilt was born from a study of the twilight sky over the Atlantic. It features over 400 hand-cut linen strips layered to create a seamless gradient of color.

Design focuses on the subtle interplay of light and texture using premium organic cotton.
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A wide-angle professional photograph of a large, modern quilt hanging against a warm cream wall. The quilt features a horizontal gradient pattern in shades of warm slate and soft sand. The room is filled with soft, natural morning light.
A wide-angle professional photograph of a large, modern quilt hanging against a warm cream wall. The quilt features a horizontal gradient pattern in shades of warm slate and soft sand. The room is filled with soft, natural morning light.
Close-up detail of quilt fabric textures. Layers of warm slate, dark espresso, and soft sand linen are stacked. The composition focuses on the raw edges and the handcrafted quality of the textile.
Close-up detail of quilt fabric textures. Layers of warm slate, dark espresso, and soft sand linen are stacked. The composition focuses on the raw edges and the handcrafted quality of the textile.
Lifestyle shot of the Horizon Quilt draped over a minimalist wooden bench. The setting is a bright, airy studio with warm cream walls and polished wood floors. The mood is tranquil and sophisticated.
Lifestyle shot of the Horizon Quilt draped over a minimalist wooden bench. The setting is a bright, airy studio with warm cream walls and polished wood floors. The mood is tranquil and sophisticated.

Every seam is double-reinforced for durability without sacrificing the soft drape.

STORY

To capture the fluidity of a horizon line, I employed a unique improvisation-based piecing technique that ensures no two strips are identical.

Detailed shot of the quilt's corner showing the hand-sewn binding in a dark espresso thread, contrasting elegantly with the soft sand fabric.
Detailed shot of the quilt's corner showing the hand-sewn binding in a dark espresso thread, contrasting elegantly with the soft sand fabric.
An artistic shot of the quilt partially folded on a clean, light surface, showing the contrast between the intricate front pattern and the solid warm cream backing.
An artistic shot of the quilt partially folded on a clean, light surface, showing the contrast between the intricate front pattern and the solid warm cream backing.

This piece was recently featured in the 'Modern Maker' gallery exhibition, celebrating the revival of traditional quilting.

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