2017 Lynda Morgan

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It is with a sad heart that we hear the news of Lynda Morgan’s passing.
She has been a valued member of The International Freeform Fiberart Guild for many years,
and has had her work included in our annual challenge for seven consecutive years.
Sadly, she died in June before the 2017 show was published, and so did not get to see
her entry online this year.
Our sincere condolences go to her family, friends, and loved ones.
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Lynda Morgan

Burleson Texas

USA

Mother Earth's Door...

The memories of being raised on a farm in Texas brings to mind many patterns of nature

The male peacock strutting his stuff to get his lady's attention

Wild flower covered fields and a horse eating the sweet grass

A beautiful garden with shiny red tomatoes and corn stalks blowing in the breeze

Paper dolls, mud pies, building forts in the woods, listening to the birds sing their songs,

and a rustle of leaves from a possum family on their way home

Everyday out of my home sweet home and through Mother Earth's door for the next adventure

Texas grapevine was used for the wreath. I bought the door and peacock feathers.
Different textures of yarn, several techniques-loom knitting, weaving, freeform crochet. 

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2016 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan 

Burleson, Texas USA

Legend Of The Bluebonnet 

Many moons ago Texas was in a deadly drought with crops failing, water drying up, animals dying, now the Comanche people were falling ill. 

One of the little girls prayed to the Great Spirit and gave her most treasured possession…a rag doll.

 The next morning all awoke to the sound and smell of rain. The Great Spirit also left a very special gift because the child gave what she loved with an open heart. All the hills were covered in Bluebonnets.

In early Spring the Bluebonnet blooms along with the Indian Paintbrushes. They don’t stay long but glorious while here. 

Texas adopted it as the state flower. 

The majestic oak tree represents the small Comanche girl and my spirit guides is the wise owl and crafty wolf.

Created from a mind that loves her home state and proud to be Texan…..

Porcelain faces-Linsart

Canvas covered in a recycled sweater and tye dyed

Pieces of broken jewelry 

Yarns of different weight and colors

Numerous kinds of stitches 

2015 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan 

Burleson, Texas

USA

“Mermaid Domain”

In times of Pirates and Seafarers of old they talked of seeing

a beautiful sea creature; a woman with long flowing hair and the

tail of a fish.

Do Mermaids exist?

If they do this would be how I imagine their home to be.

Not so different in the way we live surrounded by friends.

Real or legend?

Created using…porcelain mermaid, crochet, knitting loom, weaving, fabric, yarn, with an addition of beads, wood and tiny pieces of coral found on a Texas beach. 

2014 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan

Burleson, Texas USA

“One Color”

A time of thoughts and research for designing something of one color or the many different levels of one color was difficult for me. When I felt like I was coming to a dead end in my creative juices of one color I stepped out into the night, looked up, and there was that beautiful Blood Moon. The ancients thought it was the best time for divine growth.  

The main background was made into a shawl with the lightest color of Butter Cream. The dark color was used for the freeform piece on the back and the weaving on the edge of the shawl is Wild Fire, accent colors are Sungold, Rust, Honey with a little Butter Cream, and some gold buttons for an interesting accent. 

Model - Darla H. 

2013 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan

Keene, Texas USA

  Mother Earth’s Tree

This tree is not just a tree it stands firm

To always watch over you.

This tree is not only a tree it is

A tree full of magic and can make things happen.

This tree makes hopes become realities

And dreams become possible.

This tree is not just a tree it is where

Mother Earth started everything. 

It is the Tree of Life.

My design came from me loving the wooded areas with leaves changing with the seasons and happy streams flowing through. Sitting among the trees gives me solitude and communication with Mother Earth. Used the colors of Fall in my yarns, recycled an old sweater for the base, the face is Mod Podged, yarn bombed the tree, used crochet, loom knitting, weaving, and scattered silk leaves to accent the base.

Mother Earth has always taken care of us so it is time to do our part in helping take care of her.

                                

2012 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan

Mansfield, Texas USA

The Women of Pompeii

It was 24 August 79 AD and the Roman City of Pompeii was busy with it's everyday life. The women who lived there came from many walks of life, high society, slaves, women in businesses, some were gladiators in a man's arena, and of course the ladies of the night. They did not know on this day Pompeii would be no more. 

For many years I have had an interest in Pompeii and its art works. The frescoes, statues, architecture, fountains, and graffiti have given me a look into the lives of this Roman resort city.

Freeform crochet. Background made from recycled wool sweater, different types of yarn including a portion from Darn Good Yarn (recycled saris), shells found on the Texas Gulf Coast, misc. items found on shopping adventures, faces are from Esty artists Elora's Castle and Linart.

2011 Lynda Morgan

Lynda Morgan

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

The Fairy Queen

In the meadow, by a stream,

Lives a gentle fairy Queen.

Her kingdom is so very small,

Just blades of grass and flowers tall.

She showers each of them with care,

And makes the needed small repairs,

To leaves and petals when they're dry,

And keeps the roots and stems alive.

Her careful work is never seen

By those who walk right by the stream,

And yet her kingdom always shines,

With each plant kept in God's design.