Spring Time

It’s spring time!  Wait…what happened to winter?  The day before yesterday it was fall! I have a new resolution.  My resolution is to write at least one short update daily…well, maybe 3 times a week. Today I’ll start with some of my newest...

I Love My Doilies

I love my Doilies!  Yes, those round, oblong, square, frilly or plain doilies that were hand crafted by women I love and loved (or by anyone for that matter).  Those resourceful women had more time than money and did not want to sit idle as they listened to the radio...

Designing Quilts for Challenges

It seems I’ve spent quite a few hours designing quilts for challenges.  It’s near the top of my “Things I do for Fun” list. You might not know these things about me when I’m designing: 1)  I love contrast.  Brights on white.  Brights on...
July 4th Picnic Quilt

July 4th Picnic Quilt

Who doesn’t need a July 4th picnic quilt?  Perfect throw size for watching the fireworks, for letting a little one rest or to sit on in the bleachers. It’s only 53 inches long and 42 inches wide. I enjoyed making this July 4th picnic quilt and the curves...

Animals We Love

Animals We Love is the theme of the 9th Annual Quilt Alliance contest.  The goal is to raise money in an auction for the organization. “The Quilt Alliance is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1993 whose mission is to document, preserve, and share our...

Patriotic Quilt

Recently I was asked to make a patriotic quilt for a client’s husband.  He is a veteran.  I really love my country.  I’m grateful to be an American.  I am thankful our forefathers who, in their wisdom, created a totally unique form of government.  I’m deeply...