creatures - a land of fairy tales and dreams.
Hidden within this design are many fantastical creatures: a tearful ogre, bats, gargoyles, etc. What do you see. Gargoyles were often used as waterspouts on medieval architecture. They were fierce looking creatures. Grotesques were similar in appearance but were simply decorative features on the buildings and did not serve as waterspouts. The use of gargoyles and grotesques was believed to protect the inhabitants of buildings by scaring away evil spirits. You may read more about them here: https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960929/news/309299868 or https://thoughtcatalog.com/jeremy-london/2018/09/gargoyles/ This is the small scale version of the design. I find it well suited for use on the bodice of a dress, as a pillow or other home decor item. It is also useful for quilting. Tearful Ogre Bargello grew out of my Iris Princess Collection. I figured where there is a princess, we have to have a villain, right? Can you find him hidden among the undulating, irregular chevrons? In this reflection, you may be surprised to find several fantastical creatures emerging. As the number of fabrics involved in this effort increased, I made the decision to split them into two separate collections. Nevertheless, due to the connection between them, you will find coordinating solids and more within The Iris Princess Collection for some of the colorways: http://www.spoonflower.com/collections/155352 I have been very pleased with the way these colors printed on the basic cotton swatches that I ordered. You will find both a large and small version of the design in the full collection. If you still need it re-sized, just ask. I am happy to oblige. copyright Mary K Wykes 5-2-16