Designed and quilted by Marlene Brown Woodfield.

8-3/4″ wide by 12″ high. Original design, 2010.

Materials/techniques: Commercial cotton fabrics, cotton ravelings felted into a cattail, machine applique’ and quilted, signed.

Artist’s statement: At the edge of the pond the Red Winged Blackbird flits from cattail to cattail. His black suit with red and gold epaulets distinguish him as the King of the Pond.

Dedicated: To those who love the tranquility of a pond.

Raised for AAQI: $90. October 2010.