This is a sectioned specimen of Lonsdaleia showing radiating septa. This genus is found in rocks of the Carboniferous period. Deep cracks flaw the specimen.

Reverse applique and piecing. Commercial cottons with wool wadding, rayon and metallic threads.

The Earthskin series
Animals and plants once living are laid down as rock to give us evidence of this country's past history. I am interested in patterning in ways that are not usually accessed by quiltmakers. All fossils used in the work are Australian. For the Twist Exhibition, curated by Dijanne Cevaal, 2001.