Quilling by Caroline Spellman

portrait of Caroline Spellman
Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is a craft that has been practiced since the Renaissance. Narrow strips of paper are rolled into coils, shaped, and glued into place. At the height of its popularity, from the late-1700's to the mid-1800's, quilling was a way for ladies of leisure to amuse themselves and patterns were often published in women's magazines of the day. While Caroline continues to do some pieces in these earlier traditions
quilling by Caroline Spellman
her birds, fish, and butterflies elevate quilling to a new level of artistry.

If Caroline isn't quilling, she is probably working on her garden, which is designed to attract the birds and butterflies that inspire her work.


garden of Caroline Spellman



  • nuthatch by Caroline Spellman Red-breasted Nuthatch
    • 8"x10" - $95
  • monarch by Caroline Spellman Monarch Butterfly
    • 8"x10" - $120
  • woodthrush by Caroline Spellman Wood Thrush
    • 8"x10" - $100
  • Hummingbird by Caroline Spellman Ruby-throated Hummingbird
    • 8"x10" - $95
  • kingfisher by Caroline Spellman Female Belted Kingfisher
    • 11"x14" - $190
  • great Horned Owl by Caroline Spellman Great Horned Owl
    • 11"x14" - $200
  • Yellow Perch by Caroline Spellman Yellow Perch
    • 11"x14" - $190
  • Ring-necked Pheasant by Caroline Spellman Ring-necked Pheasant
    • 11"x16" - $225