STUDIO
My home studio and gallery at 683 Route 104 Burtts Corner NB is open by chance or appointment, and dependent on current covid-19 restrictions. To arrange an appointment contact me at 506-363-3560 or email [email protected] or even a tweet @KathyTidswell
My husband has done a lovely job in creating this studio and gallery. There is dedicated space for 5 students who will each have their own adjustable sewing chair, ott light, plug in and ample space in a room featuring lots of natural light. The walls provide the gallery space which features my thread paintings and 3-d thread appliqués.
GALLERY
The gallery contains original thread paintings ranging in price from $45 – $695 as well as all occasion cards and book marks made from images of my work. There are two series of all occasion cards, the bird series and the flower series. They are priced at $8 for a package of 4. Bookmarks made from images of my work are priced at $2.50 each or 5 for $10. Original bookmarks made from sunprints are $10.
Five inch by 7 inch original matted thread paintings are priced at $45 ( single matt) and $50 (double matt ). Subject matter includes flowers and landscapes. Framed 5 inch by 7 inch pieces are $68 and larger pieces are individually priced.
Type: Embroidery, Painting, Thread painting
Made for my exhibition Colours of Nature at the Andrew and Laura McCain Gallery
Technique(s): Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
Type: Thread painting
Technique(s): Free Motion Embroidery, Painting on Fabric
Type: Wall Quilt
Wall quilt. Juried into the 2008 Canadian Quilters’ Association National Juried show. Size 38 by 29 inches.
Technique(s): Applique, Blind Stitch Applique, Free Motion Machine Quilting
Type: Wall Quilt
Wall quilt designed for the 2013 Grand National: Local Colour. Size 55 1/2 by 22 inches.
Technique(s): Applique, Free Motion Machine Quilting, Machine Quilting
Type: Wall Quilt
Wall quilt made using Gloria Loughman tiled method. Juried into the 2015 Canadian Quilters’ Association National Juried show. Size 20 by 30 inches.
Technique(s): Applique, Gloria Loughman tiled method, Machine Quilting
Type: Wall Quilt
Wall quilt featuring hand painted background and applique. Juried into the 2017 Canadian Quilters’ Association National Juried show. Size 18 by 14 inches.
Technique(s): Applique, Free Motion Machine Quilting, Painting on Fabric
Type: Thread painting
3-D Thread applique on painted fabric background. Matted and framed. Size 14 by 16 inches.
Technique(s): 3D Thread Applique, Free Motion Embroidery, Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
Type: Thread painting
Thread painting on painted fabric background. Size 12 by 20 inches.
Technique(s): Free Motion Embroidery, Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
Type: Thread painting
Thread painting on my painted fabric background. Matted and framed under glass. Size 20 by 17 inches. This piece was chosen for Threadworks :2010 Trees and toured Ontario galleries for 3 years.
Technique(s): Free Motion Embroidery, Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
Type: Thread painting
Inspired by a photo taken in the spring while entering the trail leading to Curry Mountain Douglas NB. Matted and framed under glass. Size 17 by 15 inches.
Technique(s): Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
Type: ReCreation
I offer several different types of ReCreations that incorporate images of my Creations. I currently offer Bookmarks and All Occasion Cards. Custom commissioning may be available for some images and items.
Technique(s):
Type: Thread painting
10 by 13 inches matted and framed
Technique(s): 3D Thread Applique, Fabric Painting, Free Motion Embroidery
Type: Wall Hanging
My Peaceful Oasis hung at the Grand National Juried Quilt Show at Josef Schneider Haus in Kitchener Ontario from May 7 to September 3, 2017.
Technique(s): 3D Thread Applique, Free Motion Embroidery, Free Motion Machine Quilting, Thread Painting
Type: Quilt, Wall Quilt
Wall quilt 34 by 21 1/2 inches Accepted to SAQA Atlantic Transitions show and that traveled in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick throughout 2018 and into early 2019.
Technique(s): Free Motion Applique, Gloria Loughman tiled method, Inktense Pencils to Create Leaves
Type: Thread painting
Chosen for Threadworks 2013: Water. Toured throughout Ontario for 2 1/2 years. Matted and framed under glass, 14 by 18 1/2 inches.
Technique(s): Free Motion Embroidery, Painting on Fabric, Thread Painting
