2008
Privileged Encounter 40″ x 59″ tall
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.
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.
2013
My daughter, Carol’s dog–looking hopeful
Techniques: This image is painted with fabric paints on white cotton. My next step is to stitch the fur with many different colors of thread free motion style. Then I sandwiched it with batting and quilted the rest. Fun technique and effective for that furry look.
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.
2008
Inspired by a photo taken by a friend, Joyce Coffman, Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River, OR
Distant Island
20″ x 25″ wide
This inspiring Hawaiian scene was sent by a friend, Lynn Corbaley, of the small island called Distant Island (aka Chinaman’s Hat)
Techniques: Paint on Wholecloth, heavy threadplay, tulle overlay, heavy quilting. There are also a few glass beads for sparkle.