Art Quilts

A little research on a topic or a search for inspiration leads to a sketch. I make my Initial fabric selections and if creating for a client adjust my selections based feedback. In this quilt we decided on softer colors for the girls’ clothing instead of the bright pink and green fabrics in the bottom […]

The gray days have me longing for color and these flowers are perfect for dreams of spring. Once I outline stitched around everything, I like all the flowers on her head – there’s not too many. I love all the stitching in the background and on her dress. I’m so happy that I have stopped

This quilt was proposed for the quilts I created for a local residential treatment facility. However, after seeing the quilt half assembled with the others I created, we determined the background fabric wasn’t quite right. I loved how it looked, so I finished it anyway and created another for the commission order. Be Here Now

The soccer ball is cute. He loves to play soccer (8” x 10”)

I keep being told to make more boys. I’d thought I’d ease into it by making boys playing sports ball something. These two are enjoying a nice autumn game of football. They love to play (8” x 10”)

In late 2014, I was asked to create several art quilts for a local residential treatment facility. The work they do is familiar, similar to my first job out of college at a children’s home for abused and/or delinquent kids. Color on the walls is wonderful for both the kids there and the adults working

Snuggled in the grass – likely waiting to chase an unsuspecting butterfly. She loves her cat (5.5” x 10.5”)

Dogs need some love too! Every day is an adventure (8” x 10”)

Kitty!!! Happy Together (5.5” x 10.5”)