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]
RED STAR / GOLD HEART PATTERNS!
I’m excited to be posting these two new patterns. The designs are 6 inch blocks and are straight seam designs that are simple to sew. Varying the size of each block in wallhangings will give the quilt some additonal visual interest. Please share photos of your quilts with me! I plan to giving a small [Continue Reading]
Artisan Collection Daylily Pattern
I’m excited that my Daylily pattern is now available. It is the newest additional to the Artisan Series of patterns. The gentle curves in the pattern capture the elegance of this flower. All sorts of different fabric choices work well for the integrated border and really help showcase this flower. Available though my Etsy Shop.
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]
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]
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]
Artisan Collection: Summer’s Smile, Helianthus
Summer’s Smile, Helianthus is the first offering in my new “Artisan Collection” of patterns. These patterns are for experienced quilters and feature curved seams designs and more detailed piecing. Summer brings the most amazing flowers. Among my favorites are Sunflowers. They seem unlikely as blossoms, with enormous discs of seeds and vibrant petals. Its as [Continue Reading]
