Animal Inspired

2008 A chance encounter with a group of elk inspired this quilt Techniques: Elk is painted ultra-suede then appliquéd, background is many pieced batiks with some accent applique.

2007 A dear friend, Rick Knapp, brought me some photos for my consideration and I chose this shot of cheetahs to make a quilt. Techniques: Cheetahs are ultra-suede with ink details and then appliquéd, background is many black prints applied in mosaic fashion. Heavily quilted, bead accents

2006 This quilt was made from a photo of John Hyde for his collection. Techniques: Free form Picture Piecing, appliqué using a picture as a photomap. Heavily quilted with beads, crystals and lots of glitz.

My son was the one who gave me the idea for this quilt. I got the eagle picture from John Hyde of Wild Things Photography.  (used with permission) This quilt makes a strong statement Of "God and Country". It's large, but if you have the...

This quilt started as an idea a few years back when I saw a baby tiger and got a few pictures of her. "Baby Tigress Sheena" is of the same tigress.  The tail didn't show in that quilt and I decided to feature the tail...