the day, the night, and then day again
the day, the night, and then day again.
cotton, linen, silk, with applique and hand stitch, a two-sided textile. 42" x 82" or (107 cm x 209 cm). 2025.
the night, the day, and then night again.
cotton, linen, silk, with applique and hand stitch, a two-sided textile. 42" x 82" or (107 cm x 209 cm). 2025.
detail
detail
the wrapping of the earth by the sun in its 24-hour cycle gives us, every morning,
a new day after a night of darkness. the stunning colours of dawn arouse feelings
of reassurance within me. by making hand stitched quilts, I hope to share similar
emotions of affirmation and care.
In the summer of 2026, the artist changed the orientation of this two-sided piece to a vertical format. The name has also changed to Lake Full of Stars.
lake full of stars in the outdoor gallery
lake full of stars installed in the Craft Ontario Gallery, Toronto July 2026, in the exhibition Earlier and Later: New Quilts by April Martin and Judy Martin.