Photos: Fabric artist often turns to nature for inspiration
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Peg Pennell is one of the preeminent fiber artists in Nebraska. She often uses things she sees in nature for inspiration. Her works are on display in Omaha and will be featured at the Nebraska State Quilt Guild even in Kearney next weekend.
Peg Pennell will bring this to the quilt show in Kearney. She took the picture of the macaw while on vacation and then turned it into a piece of art.
This macaw is one of Peg Pennell's favorite pieces.
Her macaw piece as it was being completed.
Peg Pennell found the inspiration for this white tiger at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.
This quilt by Peg Pennell depicts a closeup of the tiger’s face.
Peg Pennell made this quilt in honor of Prince and all cats.
A close-up view of the cat.
Peg Pennell
Dos Gatos was made to honor two of Peg Pennell’s cats who passed away, Princess Leia and Pumpkin. The sugar skull faces were on white fabric, the design then drawn, quilted and painted in. Then areas were filled in with beads.
A close-up look of one of the skulls.
One of the cat faces.
One of Peg Pennell’s abstract works.
This is based on a photo that Peg Pennell took of a boat in Mykonos.
A close-up view of the boat.
Peg Pennell used to cut her fabric on a pingpong table.
Some works in progress in her studio.
The nice thing about having a studio, Peg Pennell says, is that she doesn't have to pick it up every night.
Marjie Ducey
Marjie is a writer for The World-Herald’s special sections and specialty publications, including Inspired Living Omaha, Wedding Essentials and Momaha Magazine. Follow her on Twitter @mduceyOWH. Phone: 402-444-1034.
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