Artist Laurel Burch dies at 61

In my blog reading this morning, I discovered that Laurel Burch, famous artist and fabric designer passed away this week.

Her work can be recognized with a glance, usually using bright, bold colors on a black background. Her designs such as cats, horses, jungle animals and others have been reproduced in quilting fabric, embroidery designs, t-shirts, scarfs, jewelry, coffee mugs and so much more!

Although I can't say I have absolutely fell in love with her fabrics and embroidery designs, there are some pieces which have captured my eye and I have stitched several of designs from a couple of design collections mirroring her design style.

You can read more from the Marin Independent Journal.

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