Eagle Nebula

Dimensions: 39" x 29"
Materials: Wool, yarn, metallic fabric, and beads on linen
Designed and hooked by Michele Micarelli, New Haven, Connecticut, 2017. Photo by Anne-Marie Littenburg.
Featured in: Celebration 29

"I chose many alternate materials in order to enhance the stars in my rug. Shiny fabric, metallic yarns and many beads were used to achieve the effect of outer space. I chose the colors that were used by the scientists who gave each gas its hue. Many dye techniques were used: trans colors, dip dyes, and wandering. They enhance the piece by using contrast to give the effect of distance."
- Michele Micarelli, Celebration Hall of Fame 2018