Icon Quilts

Following are my icon quilts. These quilts are inspired by, or based on, traditional Byzantine, Greek, and Eastern Orthodox icons. I made these quilts using Beth Wheeler's altered photo artistry technique of printing images on fabric and quilting them. CLICK HERE to visit Beth's Threadography Web site.

Christ Pantokrator - This is based on an ancient icon that resides in the Sinai. "Pantokrator" is Greek for "Almighty." This quilt will be included in Beth Wheeler's' forthcoming book.

Theotokos - "Theotokos" means "Godbearer" in Greek. This quilt will be included in Beth Wheeler's' forthcoming book. I gave this quilt to my sister Pat who is a labor and delivery nurse.

Saint Catherine of Siena - I gave this quilt to my friend Kathie.

John the Evangelist - I made this for my brother Jack's 65th birthday. The image on which this quilt was based is from the 19th century and is an unusual Celtic icon. Saint John the Evangelist is often symbolized by an eagle, hence the eagle in the right side of the icon.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help - I made this icon quilt as a Christmas gift for my in-laws. This icon has special meaning to me. When my husband was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War in 1990-1991, my mother-in-law gave me an authentic icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. That icon gave me great comfort during the six months he was gone, and it hangs in my prayer corner today. I have since used the image in other art media, particularly soft-block carving.

Psalm 91:11 - The Guardian - My friend Susan has been going through some trials, so I made this quilt to comfort her.

Saint Barbara - I made this quilt as an Easter gift for my sister-in-law Barbara.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help - I made this for my sister Kathy.

Panagia Glykophilousa - "Sweet Kissing" - I made this for my sister Karen.