red thread hearts

 red thread hearts 2019, a two sided piece (detail side b above)

red thread hearts side a
sixteen women's handkerchiefs, damask table cloth, cotton and silk threads
hand stitched, 76" x 76" or 193 x 193 cm

the women's handkerchiefs are edged with red thread and then appliqued to 20" of damask
the damask squares are then hand sewn together, each sam is hemmed

The central whirl is made with a running stitch and appears the same on both sides of the fabric

 red thread hearts side b, reverse applique, red cotton thread couched with silk thread

circular motifs made with red thread are protection symbols for the mother in  many world cultures