Miniature Collage Quilt ~MENDOCINO KOI POND 1~ byTrina Start Price USD 165.00 Current Price USD 165.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location mendocino, CA See more about 'Miniature Collage Quilt ~MENDOCINO KOI POND 1~ byTrina' Description TITLE:    'MENDOCINO KOI POND 1' ARTIST: By Trina Silva SIZE: 19" X 24 1/4" ITEM DESCRIPTION:  This is a miniature wall Quilt made up of tiny pieces of fabric and strings and put together in a collage. The pieces are layered  in a painterly way to create the top picture piece. Then it is put together like a traditional quilt, with a top piece, a backing and batting in the middle.  Its edges are bound together with white binding. This little work of art is also embellished with beads and silk yarn, moreno wool roving and thread.  The fabric used are cotton, silk & wool.  The Backing is done in a natural muslin. The Koi in this Mendocino Koi series are all hand painted and  dyed.  Each are done separately and then cut out and appliqued to make the pond scene a very unique work of art. It pictures a  pond scene, of four koi of brilliant orange and black spots swimming amongst the dark guareen, blue & red reeds. Dark rocks with blue and aqua colors cover the bottom.  Light crystal blue water give this artwork a very peaceful and happy feeling. Each piece is signed on the front and the title and date are labled on the back. It can be enjoyed as is, or put inside a frame.   Place a Bid!