Desert Spirit Quilt Pattern - An Arlene Walsh Design, Southwest Pattern, Fused Applique

Desert Spirit - 10” x 17” 

Another fiber artwork created during Arlene’s small project period, this Desert Spirit holds its own alongside Copper, Cloud Spirit and others. Beadwork, fabric feathers and raw edge applique add detail and vibrancy to this southwest spirit. Make one, or many from the collection – frame or quilt them – hang alone or in a triptych – the choice is yours and the artwork unique when are completed.  

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.