Animal Inspired

This has been a fun project, and I've needed to make multiples, hence the (3). Painted image with lots of thread sewn to enhance the "fur". Machine quilted.

This close up of Bailey's head was used as an example when I was a guest on TheQuiltShow.com.  The demo is available online, if you want to be a member of that online show.  

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...