What better than a playful Red Panda to cheer your wall!! This beguiling creature has the most adorable face. What better than this cute red face peaking over a purple rock!! The fabric choices in my Red Panda pattern shows how stripes can add movement to a quilt. The variety of reads and oranges with [Continue Reading]
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise is a flower I’ve long admired. Stately, elegant and vibrant, this blossom just begs to become a quilt. This is my version of this tropical beauty. In this pattern, I’ve used a variety of prints to create dimension and visual interest. I also like the double border that is part of the [Continue Reading]
Dragonfly
Dragonflies (Anisoptera) are wonders of nature. Strong, agile fliers, dragonflies dart effortlessly among stems and flowers. They move easily forward and backward, suddenly change direction and even remain stationary in flight. Their two pairs of wings shimmer with iridescent, metallic-like colors that have long made them a favorite of quilters. Dragonflies are found throughout the [Continue Reading]
Foliage
Quilters have an enduring appreciation for the simple elegance of leaves. I’m fascinated by the amazing varieties of leaf shapes — from simple curves to complex forms. To honor this bit of nature that surrounds us, I’ve introduced this pattern series, “Foliage”. These patterns draw on trees and plants that are indigenous to the Pacific [Continue Reading]
Artisan Collection: Eagle
Majestic, soaring … apt words to describe the American Bald Eagle. This most magnificent of raptors was adopted as America’s national symbol in 1782. This Artisan pattern features the eagle, wings spread. Detailed piecing and a border incorporated as an element in the piecing design bring this bird to life. (36″ x 34″, 2016) This [Continue Reading]
Times Past
Times Past, 2016 37″ x 34″ I love tackling different subjects in my pictorial quilts. I’m particularly fond of the shapes of boats — the sleek, curved hulls designed to cut effortlessly through water. Rowboats are simple, elegant crafts. Powered by hand using oars, they seem to beckon to a slower, simplier time. This boat [Continue Reading]
Curious Duck
Curious Duck (2016, 57″ x 54″) $6500 Curiosity is a trait we see among many members of the Animal Kingdom……and ducks are no exception. Drawn to the shiny and new, ducks will poke their bills in the darnest places. This lime green, blue and orange duck couldn’t stay put, deciding to poke at the corner [Continue Reading]
Pieced Pets
I’ve had pets all my life — usually dogs, but often goldfish or pet mice or the occasional turtle would join our family. All were lovingly welcomed. It only seems fitting, then, to create patterns that celebrate these special members of our households. Dogs and cats are featured– but you’ll find other critters, exotic [Continue Reading]
The Duck
2015, 32′ x 29″, Machine pieced, free motion machine quilted Informal family photos make wonderful pieced quilts. In this photo, the little boy and his duck create an interesting pair. Seam lines resonate with and connect these two figures. The use of many different yet similar fabrics creates dimension in the boy’s jacket and pants. [Continue Reading]
Artisan Collection: Grant’s Zebra
Grant’s Zebra (Equus quagga boehemi) is the smallest and most abundant of 6 species of zebra that live in large herds on the African plains. Zebra are fascinating subjects for pieced quilts. The challenge, of course, is all the stripes! How does one convey the bold distinctive black and white patterning without having to piece each [Continue Reading]
