Carol H. Straus, Textile Artist, Raleigh, NC, USA
 
Carol H. Straus at Lilies of the Field 2001 Antique Doll Dressing, Art Quilting, Thread Painting and Temari

I am fascinated by learning and implementing sewing techniques. Art quilting and temari were passions of mine and I taught art quilt techniques, machine applique, free motion embroidery, thread-painting, sheers and netting, bobbin work, and more.

I have returned to my old love of doll dressing. To dress a doll to her best is a great joy for me. I dress antique dolls in haute couture style using sewing techniques of the 1800's. I'm selling some of my creations through eBay. Please view my eBay listings.

Feedback: I look forward to your comments on my quilts and website.
Below is my gallery of art quilts and I hope to add a gallery of doll dresses soon.
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The Seasons of Mucha 2000 - based on Alphonse Mucha lithographs
"The Seasons" 2000
winner of the Millennium Quilt Contest
International Quilt Festival 2000
Houston, TX, USA
Another Summer 2001 - based on an Alphonse Mucha lithograph


  "Another Summer" 2001
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Grandma Moozie 1998
Lunch 2002 - cat in a tree spies two birds eating a worm

"Moozie" 1998
Private collection
"Lunch" 2002
2nd Place
NYQuilts 8th Annual Quilt Show
June, 2003  Troy, NY, USA

Good Morning Sunshine Quilt Willie's Boat 2002

"Good Morning Sunshine" 1999
Private collection
"Willie's Boat" 2002
Viewers' Choice
Road to California
January, 2003 Ontario CA, USA
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Shooters 2002 - quilt showing 3 boys playing marbles
Summer along the Brandywine 2002

"Shooters" 2002
Best of Show Wall Quilt
25th Annual Smoky Mountain Quilt Show and Competition
spring 2005  Knoxville, TN, USA
"Summer along the Brandywine" 2002
2nd Place Wall Quilt (Master)
2003 Dallas Quilt Celebration
March, 2003  Dallas, TX, USA

The Garden Fairy - 2003 Secrets 2004  A girl and her pug

"The Garden Fairy" 2003
Honorable Mention - Pictorial Division
International Quilt Festival
October, 2003  Houston, TX, USA
"Secrets" 2004
Best of Show Wall and Pictorial
24th Annual Smoky Mountain Quilt Show and Competition
A Dogwood Arts Festival Event 
April 15-23, 2004  Knoxville TN, USA

Koi 2001 Free Motion Thread painted 4"x6" postcards

"Koi" 2001
Private collection
Free Motion Thread painted 4" x 6" postcards

Temari Balls

Several temari which I made over the years
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