Amanda Acker

Frances Swan - Backyard Garden Painting Patterned Quilt Trees Green Grass, 2023

2023

Contemporary landscape painting of a peaceful outdoor scene, a grassy field beneath a tree with dark green leaves, beautifully capturing the idyllic feel of an afternoon in mid July....

In this contemporary botanical textile artwork, a white oak leaf is composed of delicately stitched donated clothing, textiles, notions, and guitar string ball-ends, in dark brown, d...

In this contemporary abstract painting in oil on canvas, thoughtfully combined sections of varying textures and areas of pattern, stripes, circles, dots and undulations are cheerful ...

In this contemporary mixed media artwork, carefully applied nontraditional materials including light green crushed jade, snakeskin shed, porcupine quills, bonded copper, fossilized w...

Encaustic on board

Monumental micro triangular cut feed sack Folk Art quilt mounted on canvas. All hand stitched, amazing details. Perfect for great room with high ceilings. ...

A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m) This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making. This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern. These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought. The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...

Sarah Helen More is a Seattle-based west coast artist with an eclectic history that spans from her birthplace of Hartford, Connecticut to her hometowns of Portland, Oregon and Houston, Texas. She was raised with an appreciation for her parents’ passions, including her father’s rock and mineral collection...