Ann Turley – Book #3
The Fish Footman
Continuing with minor characters from this popular children’s book, I chosen to illustrate the Fish Footman from chapter six. He is ordered to presean invitation to play croquet from the Queen to the Duchess. This piece will pair up with Book #4 to demonstrate action. (It will make sense when Book #4 is published.) The quilt is made from batiks, commercial prints, hand-dyed fabrics, crystal organza, cheesecloth, a small button and paper. I created a “skin” from gel medium and tissue paper, where I placed the lettering (“an Invitation”). It was transferred to very loosely woven cheesecloth and was stitched it to the composition.
FIFTEEN BY FIFTEEN 
I really would like to see this quilt in real ! the surfaces and textures look so interesting ! Looking forward to seeing # 4 !
Interesting techniques and colours; your elegant footman looks very smart and at home on his watery backdrop. great work!
Lovely choice of fabric and, I am sure, in person this quilt is much more interesting. Can’t wait to see the next quilt!
Beautiful quilt. I love all the layering and the colours. Your attention to detail is incredible. Bravo!
I really appreciate the variety of materials and techniques you use in your work.
I love this whimsical design, and the way you have constructed your fish. The techniques and fabrics are to be admired and I’m very interested in how you created the skin for your words. A wonderful quilt
Lovely choice of fabrics for the somewhat watery and very special background of the fish footman. Beautifully stitched. A great quilt.
I love the different fabrics you used ans how you used other materials. Looking forward to #4.
A wonderful and playful interpretation of the fish footman. All the different fabrics, techniques and details create a lovely quilt. Well done.
This is a very handsome fish set against an effective background. You have chosen great fabrics and used interesting techniques.
Bravo, on your use of fabrics and especially the gel skin, very innovative. The design is very eye catching and cannot wait for the next book.
Materials and techniques used very well. The result is very compelling. Curious to see the sequel. Bravo!
Lovely background and very nice choice of fabric for the fish. I really like this quilt and am looking forward to your next one.
Really love the colors and overall mood of this piece, can’t wait for #4 to see the whole story (action)!