Rimpas – Karoline Wallace

Irises Rimpa for Mary Louise, 8″ x 10″, Philadelphia, January 2021

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by Karoline in My Quilts, Rimpas

This is a small rimpa of irises that I made in front of the TV one day in January 2021, which I thought my realtor Mary Louise would really like, as a closing/parting gift to her. She did! These are the photos she sent me of it in her living room. I am almost finished … Continue reading Irises Rimpa for Mary Louise, 8″ x 10″, Philadelphia, January 2021 →

To Rimpa or Not to Rimpa

Posted on March 12, 2017March 13, 2017 by Karoline in Quilts in Progress, Rimpas

I am using this poor term mercilessly and incorrectly, but it's my word now, so I'll enjoy it. The term refers to a Japanese technique of watercolor effects that appear on their gorgeous gold-leafed landscape panels. See more details and have a look at what I've done one my Rimpa page. These pieces are mostly … Continue reading To Rimpa or Not to Rimpa →