Timbered Beams, ©2012 Brenda Wroe

Timbered Beams   2012
102cm x 102cm

Inspired by the exposed timbered beams of the Tudor Guildhall in Leicester.

Recycled vintage linen sheet from France.  Hand-dyed cottons and silk velvet appliqué.



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Hidden Treasures: exhibition by Contemporary Expressions
19th Carrefour Europeen de Patchwork, France 2013 

​Looking Closer

The Guildhall in Leicester, England, is a Grade I listed timber framed building, with the earliest part dating from c. 1390. The building once acted as the town hall for the city until the current one was commissioned in 1876. Although some parts are earlier, the majority of the building dates from the 15th century.  Whilst the interior is interesting the external facade has such wonderful beams to select shapes from and explore.