Pearlessence concept drawing South Australian Quilters Guild, 2014, "Festival of Quilts" held at the Quilt and Craft fair in Adelaide, South Australia. Wearable Art section theme "Pearl" celebrating the Guilds 30th anniversary. 2nd Place winner!!! Pearlessence is a unique evening dress designed for the modern women using traditional techniques and inspiration. Cream, ivory and blush colours, reminiscent of fresh water pearls, glint and sparkle with metallic threads, floaty petals and swirling sequins. Delicate corded battenberg styled lace work using a feather quilting pattern adorns the décolletage with beading and freehand machine embroidery. Machine quilting is used to further accent the body, blending into the full and flowing Lone Star patchwork fishtail skirt. Each section of the dress evokes the style of traditional techniques more commonly used for embellishments on quilts and tablecloths. This dress was designed to b
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