Forest Walk
67″ x 86″ tall
This quilt was made with my Mosaic Picture technique along with turned edge applique and fused applique. The scene that inspired the quilt was found at Redwood Park in Arcata, CA; the town where I grew up.
Awarded 3rd place in the Paducah AQS show 2010, also a 3rd place in Int’l Quilt Festival in Houston 2010.
This quilt was purchased by and now resides in the National Quilt Museum in Paducah KY.
Whispers of Hope
44″ x 52″
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
During Easter week the trees in our neighborhood had burst into bloom. I choose this one to make into a quilt. I had been working the thread work details on some of my quilts. I decided that the delicate blossoms on this quilt would be made totally from thread. Hundreds of Swarovski Crystals make it sparkle!
Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing background, appliqué, heavy threadwork, Swarovski Crystals
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Natural Bridges
For many years we’ve driven up the Oregon Coast. This time we decided to stop at all the little pull off areas. This is one of the treasures we found. It looked kind of mysterious to me and I decided to build it using my “Mosaic Picture Quilts” technique, with some threadwork added. Machine quilted.
All wall hanging quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back. This is used to insert a slat or curtain rod, for easy hanging.
51″x 40″
Begonia Picotee Lace
50″ x 41″ tall
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
My husband Gary took a beautiful shot of this begonia and I decided it would be an interesting subject.
Techniques: Paint on white fabric, heavy machine thread play, appliqué border, heavy quilting.
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Cloudy Day at Hidden Lake
24″ x 18″ tall
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
Inspired by a photo taken near Steamboat Springs, CO
Technique: Painted Wholecloth, heavily quilted
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Foot of the Giant
30″ x 40″ tall
We’re back in the forest again in Prairie Creek Park. Walking in the woods is one of the things we do for fun. I thought above the root portion of this tree was interesting.
Techniques: Paint on wholecloth, heavily quilted.
All wall quilts have a sleeve attached to the top back. This is used to insert a slat, dowel, or curtain rod for ease of hanging.
Into the Woods
63″ wide x 43″ tall
A forest scene inspired by a picture in Sequoia Park, Eureka, CA. This is a location that I visit frequently and enjoy, oh, so much.
This quilt was juried into the Houston International Quilt Festival, and sold there.
Techniques: Commercial cotton prints combined in a collage form, Warm cotton batting, and then heavily quilted with Superior threads. The edge treatment is binding with a tiny piping highlight.
SOLD
All Dressed Up
34″ wide x 31″ tall
April 2024 – Redwood Art Association Exhibit -Best of Show
glad to be honored in this way.
Again I’ve painted a begonia for a quilt top. They just intrigue me with their frilly pedals and edges tinged with color.
Techniques: Paint on cotton fabric, thread painted and then heavily quilted.
Beside the Still Waters
88″ x 44″ tall
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
When I was 12 my family got a ski boat. I loved to race it, and water ski – what wonderful family times we had. Many of those times were on “Stone Lagoon”. So I had Gary take some panoramic shots of the lagoon from the 101 side and set out to make this quilt.
Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing foreground, painted water & sky with multiple tulle overlays, threadwork & heavily machine quilted.
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Sequoia Duck Pond 77″ x 87″
This quilt was inspired by a photo taken by my husband, Gary. I’ve visited the duckpond in Sequoia Park, Eureka since I was a small child. Many memories are stitched into this quilt.
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
Techniques: Mosaic picture piecing, applique, thread embroidery. Heavily quilted.
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.