If I’ve been busy writing or handling administrative tasks and not actually stitching, I grab a few of my prepared tiny fabric “canvases†and start stitching. The act of finishing something, even tiny, jumpstarts my creativity and I’m ready to make other art quilts.
Postcard Prints
I love postcards. I’ve been wanting more prints of my art quilts. I tried them on fabric and they are okay but not quite what I was hoping for. These postcard though are adorable. Perfect for sharing joy with friends and family or keep them for yourself and display them in your home or office. […]
Finds Peace Hiking
boots and walking sticks – this girl is ready to go A floral long sleeve shirt and a pretty kerchief on her head. She finds peace while hiking (5.5†x 11â€)
Put a Bird on It
This is another quilt inspired by a bird themed guild challenge. I sketched the girl with wavy hair and a bird in a nest of flowers upon her head. I love Anna Maria Horner fabrics, she has a fantastic print with this bird on a tree limb and there are oh so many flowers in […]
Creates Her Own Fun
play every day : : she creates her own fun keep a happy heart : : dance and be silly greet each day with a smile : : be brave These paper girls have a long ribbon hanger attached to them so they can be hung from a door knob. Way better than a do […]
Commission – Baby Quilt
A local lady asked me to use her grandmother’s embroidered linen and my usual style to create two quilts. This one is for a baby. Her grandmother had created 7 nursery rhyme pieces that seemed perfect for a baby. Since the baby is named Ford, we discussed adding trucks to the quilt. Baby Ford’s parents […]
Tasting the Berries
A basket full of berries This girl just has to sample a few Tasting the blueberries is part of the harvest (9†x 12â€) Blueberry seems has come to end here but I’m still enjoying blueberry jam!
Blue Heart Bike
A basket full of hearts – a few blowing out The background is quilted with words like “ride happy,†“joy on a bike†and “bike happy†before the bike appliqué is added. Blue heart bike (14†x 9â€) This is what the back looks like. Some day I hope to stitch a bike like this […]
Tiny Art
joy : adore : hello adventure today : wish : hope true : dream : bloom love : explore : hi Each tiny art quilt measures 3.5†x 4.5â€. They doodle stitched with thread and free motion stitching, colored with pigment ink pens and heat set.
Soul Sings as She Dances
She pauses in motion as she dances across the floor Her soul sings as she dances (8†x 10â€)