As a lover and grower of mushrooms, I am fascinated by the rich history of mushrooms in France and particularly Paris. In Paris, the mushrooms are grown underground, and at one time there were cultivated in the catacombs. Now many mushrooms are grown in deserted quarries, carefully and lovingly tended by humans. French cooks love them and have mastered using the simplest ingredients to highlight the perfect delicacy and flavor of these delightful fungi. Some chefs graciously share their recipes, others record them in code or do not record them at all. Besides illustrating several mushroom species, this quilt features quilting that represents the rows of growing mushrooms as they are born from the earth and secretive notes about mushroom cooking. And of course, this is all set off on the French flag, the Tricolore.
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Working on a quilt about the cuisine of France! I decided to work with their love of mushrooms, learning lots of French words and studying lots of mushrooms. Should be finished with it within the week. Considering different arrangements of the mushrooms...
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Sharon BuckI have always been an artist and with art quilts I have found a way to combine my two loves of painting and textiles. Archives
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