Bonehead Quilt Pattern - An Arlene Walsh Design, Southwest Pattern, Fused Applique

Bonehead - 23” x 30” 

A classic of the American West – a sun-scorched skull reflecting the harsh realities of desert or western living. Adorned with feathers, this textile art piece evokes memories of a recent journey to the region, but also stirs acknowledgement that life is too short and meant to be fully enjoyed before our individual existence becomes a treasured memory. Left as originally designed, or further embellished, this piece will hang proudly above a fireplace or cover a large pillow to accent your southwest décor.  

Create an original fiber art wall-hanging using the detailed patterns and instructions of Arlene Walsh Designs. Employing a variety of appliqué techniques and tools throughout her patterns, Arlene Walsh has translated traditional pen and ink art images to dynamic multi-dimensional wall-hanging quilts and provided you with the information necessary to replicate these striking works of art.  

Arlene brings over fifty years of experience in quilt making and design to her patterns. Her personal quilting began to take over when she discovered needle turn appliqué. Soon Arlene was drawing pictures and transforming them into fabric art. In 1994, Arlene Walsh Designs, a quilt pattern company that specialized in Southwest designs, was formed. Arlene has lectured and taught in shops and at guilds across the country.