Margaret Thatcher 1925 – 2013
Jennifer O’Brien
New Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Artist Statement
Margaret Thatcher was a British stateswoman who won the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1979 and held the position for more than a decade until 1990. She was the leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest serving British prime minister in the 20th century and the first woman to hold this office. She was an amazing person who had strong ideas and never wavered from them. She did everything with grace and a strong will. When you look at her record it is amazing to see all she did at home and internationally to set the UK in a positive direction. She created a strong base for her people’s future.
Woman’s Groundbreaking Accomplishment
She was the longest serving British prime minister in the 20th century and the first woman to hold this office. She made hard choices when it was needed to get the UK back on their feet.
Techniques
Piecing and raw edge applique.
Materials
100% cotton, wool/poly batting