Retreating Petals

Cotton fabric & silk flowers.Foundation piecing, appliqué, hand & machine embroidery. – The life of my maiden aunt had a profound influence on my enduring love for flowers and gardens.Her early life began in 1916 in Western Sydney, a time marked by a poignant romance and a love that was ultimately lost. Following this period, she embarked on a career in floristry.”With the markets calling and no way to get there, she took to the road in the only way the 1930s would allow: learning to manhandle a heavy truck, at night, all in the span of six rainy days.” Her natural talent and the sheer abundance and vibrancy of her floral creations quickly led to a highly successful business, attracting orders from brides until 1940’s when she relocated to Blue Mountains. 740 x 740 cm