Sierra Sandhill Crane Batik Wall Art Quilt

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir

Spring in Florida is the time one sees the little Sandhill hatchlings. The Florida Sandhill Crane is far less common than other sandhills with less than 5,000 remaining. Habitat destruction is their main threat. They are a protected species in Florida and killing  them carries a high penalty. Which brings to my mind John Muir, American naturalist, author and founder of the Sierra Club.

 Sierra Sandhill Crane is a tribute to Mr. Muir, often cited as the father of our National Park System, and his tireless efforts to preserve the American wilderness.

Tropical Fever Palila - Quilt Wall Art

"A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." Old Chinese Proverb

Hot, hot, hot. Palila the Parrot sizzles in her bold and bodacious plumage. Batiks all around in yellow, orange, green and blue.

I had a great time designing and putting her together. The fabric just took over and dictated the whole process. Palila means "bird" in Polynesian and just seemed the perfect fit for my jungle "birdie".

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