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Marilyn Dessert 681 La Fiesta, Sierra, Coupeville 360.678.4271 |
Paper-Quilled Art
Paper quilling or paper filligree is an
old art form. It had its beginnings in the 15th century when French
and Italian nuns and monks decorated their religious manuscripts
with little pieces of paper that had been coiled over feather
quills. Over the years it became somewhat more popular as paper
itself became more widely available. In more recent times, in the
1970's and 1980's, it has become more well-known especially with the
increasing interest in scrapbooking and other paper crafts.
I originally saw some quilled art work
when I lived in Louisville, Kentucky, about 35 years ago. I was
moving to the Northwest and thought I'd get supplies when I got
settled here. Little did I know that both supplies and classes were
scarce in the Northwest.
Somehow I got supplies and eventually
taught myself to quill by following instructions in a book. Since
then I have met other quillers but have never seen another person
actually do any quilling.
I have for the past 10 years been
creating and selling quilled work via local arts and crafts shows,
primarily in the greater Seattle area. My husband and I have a
small business called "Handcrafts by M 'n M". I sell greeting
cards, snowflake ornaments, and shadowbox framed work. Much of the
joy associated with the selling is demonstrating and educating the
many folks who are unfamiliar with paper quilling.
I also teach classes in Beginning
Quilling. If you would like more information regarding classes or
any or the quilled artwork, please contact me at 360-678-4271 or
simplymm@whidbey.net.
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