Lap & Throw Quilts

I’ve been clearing space in my studio by finishing some lap and throw quilts that have been hanging around awaiting completion. This one I pieced from my scraps using fabrics in cream, brown, green and red. It’s backed with even more scraps in coordinating colors. My friend created this quilt top and brought it to […]

Around Here Lately

This little guy stopped eating and had to visit the vet early last week. After a bit of extra hydration and some medicine he’s been eating, but we have to keep an eye on him. During this watchful waiting, I’ve cut fabric for future throw size quilts; I quilted several quilts to donate to the […]

Embrace Imperfection

‘Embrace imperfection’ is something I tell students and myself often. Nothing is perfect and striving for perfection gets in the way of enjoying the process. This book cover was torn, stained and tattered making it fitting backdrop for this hand stitched collage that is machine stitched to a piece of pattern card stock. The colors […]

Creating Yourself

Green means new, growth and change to me. It seemed to go well with the ‘life is about creating yourself’ charm. the muslin I had was seamed together on the bolt. The lady cutting my fabric wanted to toss that piece out but I love it. Look at those bits of thread perfect for threading […]