Panning for Gold by Lea McComas won First Place Art-People, Portraits, and Figures at IQA Houston 2014. Lea says the quilt was inspired by an historical photograph of a gold miner working the river. It is made with fused edge applique and thread painting.
You can learn how Lea creates her images in her TQS Portrait Quilts classroom.
Panning For Gold by Lea McComas - 35 pieces non-rotating
Panning For Gold by Lea McComas - 100 pieces non-rotating
Panning For Gold by Lea McComas - 300 pieces non-rotating
Panning For Gold by Lea McComas - 100 pieces rotating
Panning For Gold by Lea McComas - 300 pieces rotating