Tirico, Deborah Gale

Deborah Gale Tirico is an avid needle artist and trained graphic designer. She has studied applique with a variety of national teachers and continues to study historical applique quilts and coverlets at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her area of specialization is the creation of a sculptural look to felted wool applique by using needle- slanting techniques and the layering and stuffing of wool pieces. Deborah s designs feature matching and overdyed wool threads and embroidery embellishments, which enhance and define the clarity of her subject. She has been an active member of The Embroiderer