Month: November 2015

I have the wood veneer, paper and canvas dress art on my studio wall. I’m not ready to part with those just yet, but I love the concept of the little dresses so I have been experimenting with fabric versions. Daydream Darling (9” x 16”) The dress maker print in the background works well with […]

I have been smitten with the idea of portraits and have continued to stitch more. Share Beauty (9” x 16”) I like that I can use larger text prints for skin and hand-marbled fabrics for hair. I’ve been using mostly neutral backgrounds and have been experimenting with layering fabrics to create additional texture in the […]

I had cut many black and white squares for the commission so I created another background and added a blonde in a pink dress. I stitched on a reminder to make time for fun each day. Fun and play everyday (13” x 19”)

This quilt was commissioned as a gift for a bride from her friend. The colors of the wedding were black and white which I used on the background. She also likes red so her ruffled skirt holds a collection of silver and red items including many hearts to celebrate her wedding. Love, friendship and happy […]

Leaves blowing against a night sky, … and feet crunching through the leaves as they enjoy a walk together Autumn is a nice time for a stroll together (8” x 10”) Winter snow and icy roads may have arrived in Anchorage, but much of the world is still enjoying autumn.

A dog on a leash A guy in a plaid shirt Walking his dog was the best part of his day (8” x 10”) This quilt was a challenge project that was later donated to the local Friends of Pets charity for their annual quilt auction. The challenge was a to use an old 12” […]