Art Quilts

Today I am going to share my joy at a short art/craft fair to help raise money for United Way. I received a last minute invite to participate yesterday and couldn’t resist the opportunity to share the creations I enjoy making so much. Share joy (5.5” x 9”) It’s been a whirlwind getting ready to […]

I’ve been using this coral color on quilts lately, but I have a hard time photographing it in the fading light as we approach winter. Another quote from Audrey Hepburn stitched on her dress and I like seeing what words you can make out on her skin. Happy girls are the prettiest girls (12” x […]

It’s fun to add decorative stitches to these mini art quilts. I have 3 different machines that can create decorative stitches and each one has different set of stitches, so I like to rotate which machine I use. Since I don’t keep track of which machine does which stitches, it’s a fun surprise when I […]

I read recently that you discover joy when you are too busy having fun. I hope you have lots of fun planned today and this weekend. Find your joy (5.5” x 9”) I’ve been stitching up giant batches of tiny and mini quilts. The other day, my desk was filled with hand written sentiments and […]

I thought i’d use this fabric for a bed quilt, but one day it just seemed perfect for an art quilt background. I’ve been experimenting with what girl patterns/sizes work best with my own text print fabrics. It’s fun to see the combinations that occur because I don’t often try to have a specific word […]

I awake around 6am each morning, but when my nose is stuffed up and I was up late the night before, I’d rather stay in bed. Instead of rolling over, I spend a few minutes thinking about what I get to enjoy today and I smile. Thinking of what I get to enjoy is usually […]

I like making larger quilts or close up portraits so I can use larger scale prints in the backgrounds. I keep returning to Audrey Hepburn quotes on my quilts. She choose happiness in her life and it is inspiring and infectious (in a good way). Possible (12” x 16”)

It’s Monday and a busy week is ahead, but don’t forget to celebrate the little things. Claiming 20 minutes just for you, snuggling with a kitty, a warm cup of tea or watching the sun rise over the mountains are all tiny moments to celebrate. Celebrate today (5.5” x 9”)

I am happy in my studio despite being surrounded by teetering towers of art quilts and journal covers in various stages of completion. Prepping for holiday season is exhausting and fun! She is happy (5.5” x 9”)