Wall quilt "Boreal"

A textile composition inspired by the boreal forest, more specifically by the fir tree.

Boreal

This wall piece is inspired by a photograph by Daphné Caron showing a close-up of a fir branch. The image captures the natural asymmetry of the needles, their irregular rhythm, and their way of occupying space.

The composition follows this logic: hand-cut shapes, layered to recreate the density and movement of foliage. The shades of green – muted, deep, or slightly bluish – evoke the natural variation of a single species. The whole offers a textile reading of a plant fragment, a close-up view of a simple yet vibrant pattern.

Raw appliqué technique

The shapes are applied directly onto the background, without folding, using the raw appliqué method. This technique leaves the edges free, giving the piece a more organic texture. Each line of topstitching is done manually in free motion, adding relief and tension.

Materials and dimensions

• Dimensions : 25.5 × 38.5 inches
• Materials : Cotton, corduroy, velvet
• Technique : Appliquéd with improvised manual topstitching on a sewing machine
• Inspiration : Photograph of fir tree from Daphné Caron
  

Features

• Unique handmade piece in our workshop in the Eastern Townships
• Composed of carefully selected natural fabrics
• Original creation made from a photograph by Daphné Caron
• Raw appliqué technique and manual, improvised quilting by free motion
• Rich texture thanks to the different textiles and finishes
• Wall decorative artwork ready to hang. The support is not included (see our custom wooden supports)
• Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.