Smaller Quilts

When my "Mosaic" method was new, I experimented with all kinds of pictures.  This quilt is inspired by a photo taken out our patio window on a stunning morning.  Our house sits next to our church and the cross became the feature I most enjoyed...

This simple quilt was inspired by a photo taken by my son as he traveled to help out in the Katrina disaster.  I loved the rugged feel. The quilt really is a silhouette of the mountain on a sky background It is made in the...

I decided to make a tiny quilt from one of the photos we took at Richardson's Grove recently.  I enjoyed it so much I decided to make a large quilt (Majestic Redwoods) The quilt is Mosaic pieced with a tulle overlay.  It is heavily machine...

This small quilt is inspired by a local beach, Dry Lagoon in Northern California.  We love to walk there and enjoy the sea breezes as well as hunt for agates among the sand. Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing using a picture as a photomap. Heavily quilted. Tiny...

2008 Inspired by a photo taken by a friend, Joyce Coffman, Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River, OR

This inspiring Hawaiian scene was sent by a friend, Lynn Corbaley, of the small island called Distant Island. Techniques: Paint on Wholecloth, heavy threadplay, tulle overlay, heavy quilting.  There are also a few glass beads for sparkle.

2008 This shot was taken in Colorado (in May). Technique: Mosaic Picture pieced sky, appliqué and threadwork for tree details.  Tulle overlay. SOLD

2007 Gary took this shot in Prairie Creek Park in our wonderful region.  We walked through on the day after Christmas.  Everything was wet and mossy and we had a lovely day.  The really special thing about this quilt is the heavy thread work for...

2013 My son shared his pictures from Hawaii with me. I looked for a name for this interesting flower and finally called it a mystery. Later I found out it was some sort of ginger plant. Techniques: Simple pieced background with applique flower and leaves...

This little quilt was inspired by a visit to Glacier National Park.  What a lovely place. Techniques: Paint on cotton fabric, applique trees, thread painted and then heavily quilted. All wall quilts have a sleeve on the top back for ease in hanging with a dowel or...