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Linda Rae Coughlin, USA
Ace of Diamonds
“A Diamond Girl” is in keeping with a
series on women's issues I am in the
process of creating. In this series
there is always a woman with words or
symbols. The word in this piece is “A”
and the woman is shaped like a
diamond, hence the title “A Diamond
Girl.” The diamonds in the corners are
hooked using the Waldoboro technique
and the piece is embellished with hand
felting, diamonds and yarn. In
designing this piece, I used a split
complementary color palette of purple,
red and yellow.
Ace of Diamonds
“A Diamond Girl” is in keeping with a
series on women's issues I am in the
process of creating. In this series
there is always a woman with words or
symbols. The word in this piece is “A”
and the woman is shaped like a
diamond, hence the title “A Diamond
Girl.” The diamonds in the corners are
hooked using the Waldoboro technique
and the piece is embellished with hand
felting, diamonds and yarn. In
designing this piece, I used a split
complementary color palette of purple,
red and yellow.
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Peg Irish, USA
2 of Diamonds
2 of Diamonds: “Snake eyes” was my
immediate reaction to the two of diamonds
– thus, the stylized tails wrapping around
the diamonds in the design. Since I
wanted lots of glitz and glitter, I collected
and/or dyed many unusual fabrics, yarns
and beads. I began hooking over 20 years
ago and strive for a unique look in my
work.
2 of Diamonds
2 of Diamonds: “Snake eyes” was my
immediate reaction to the two of diamonds
– thus, the stylized tails wrapping around
the diamonds in the design. Since I
wanted lots of glitz and glitter, I collected
and/or dyed many unusual fabrics, yarns
and beads. I began hooking over 20 years
ago and strive for a unique look in my
work.
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Jule Marie Smith, USA
Joker
Joker: As a colorist, I wanted this joker
card to be exciting, warm and inviting.
The yoke and hat embellishments were
fun to create but the shoes led to the “J”
shape, which brought this joker to life. Of
course, the shape led to juggling and what
could he juggle, but J’s!
Joker
Joker: As a colorist, I wanted this joker
card to be exciting, warm and inviting.
The yoke and hat embellishments were
fun to create but the shoes led to the “J”
shape, which brought this joker to life. Of
course, the shape led to juggling and what
could he juggle, but J’s!
Deanne Fitzpatrick, Nova Scotia
Jack of Spades
Jack of Spades: The Jack of Spades was
a favorite of my father’s who inspired me
since he was a rebel and a gambler. He
referred to the Jack of Spades as “his
nibs” when he slammed his fist down on
the table to display the black jack to
whomever was playing cards with him.
Card playing for money was a ritual at our
house. After church on Sunday we played
Auction One Twenties for a dollar a game,
and a nickel in the hole. It was not
unusual for me, as an eight year old, to
win six or eight dollars on Sunday before
lunch. I did not lead a sheltered life.
Jack of Spades
Jack of Spades: The Jack of Spades was
a favorite of my father’s who inspired me
since he was a rebel and a gambler. He
referred to the Jack of Spades as “his
nibs” when he slammed his fist down on
the table to display the black jack to
whomever was playing cards with him.
Card playing for money was a ritual at our
house. After church on Sunday we played
Auction One Twenties for a dollar a game,
and a nickel in the hole. It was not
unusual for me, as an eight year old, to
win six or eight dollars on Sunday before
lunch. I did not lead a sheltered life.
