Isabelle's Christmas Quilt - Christmas gift for the granddaughter of my friend, Wendy. My first commissioned quilt. Wendy saw Charlotte's quilt and asked me to make something in the same genre for Isabelle.

Julia's Christmas Quilt - Christmas Quilt for Julia, granddaughter of my friend Wendy. Wendy had seen Charlotte's quilt, and asked me to make one in the same genre for Julia.

Elizabeth's Grandma's Flower Garden - This was my traveling project quilt through years of waiting at piano lessons, ballet classes, rehearsals, etc. Elizabeth chose the colors and most of the fabrics. She was able to drive by the time it was finished!

My First Quilt - This pattern was on a magazine cover in the early 70's. Based on the description of the quilt, and the references to the size of the blocks, I adapted the block for my quilt, and chose a different color scheme. This project was years in progress, and went through several moves, before being completed during my second pregnancy in 1981. Knowing absolutely nothing about quilting, I chose poly-cotton blend fabric. The size of my bed increased from full to queen during this time frame, and I used the backing fabric to make the solid blocks, in order to increase the size of the quilt.

Jane's Cathedral Window - I have always liked this quilt pattern, but was intimidated by the extensive hand sewing involved. After learning a different assembly technique from a Georgia Bonesteel book, I decided to go for it. Each block is lined in diaper flannel (pre-washed a couple of times) for extra depth and warmth.

Grandmother's tulip quilt - Made by my maternal grandmother as a young woman. My mother had childhood memories of her mother quilting with a friend. In my "pink" phase as a teenager, I was allowed to have this quilt on my bed.

Matt's Jelly Roll - I made two of these lap quilts from a Jelly Roll, one for my sister in law and this one claimed by my eldest son.

Autumn Leaves - This is a practice piece to help me learn to use my lovely bernina and to try out some of the hints & tips I've learnt from the quilt show and books. Better keep practicing!!

Grandmother's flower quilt - I have no idea of the source of this quilt pattern. I know that my Grandmother quilted with a friend, when my mother was a small child, and this was one of the quilts they quilted together.

Almost Heaven Lodge Sampler - Using assorted fabrics from my “stash” was the great fun in creating this quilt. I chose muted colors that give it a rustic, antique, folk-art feel. Inspiration from Grandma’s Country Album (McCall’s Quilting) by Robert Callaham. I followed his instructions to make the inner border.

Dad's Quilt - I found these religious panels at Hobby Lobby and thought they would make a lovely lap quilt for my father. I gave this to him for his 79th birthday...he was so happy because I finally made him a quilt.

Bill's Texas A&M Quilt - Texas A&M T-shirt quilt with Aggie prayer embroideried on gray panels.

Jackie's Star Quilt - My neice picked out these fabrics and I designed the quilt based on the star block that she liked...she helped throughout the design process...I took this quilt apart 4 times as she did not like how it looked...finally hit on a winner with this..thank goodness.

Diana's Texas Quilt - My sister asked me to design and make her a Texas quilt...this is what I came up with. She was overseas in Saudi Arabia with her husband and had one room decorated with everything Texas. She loves the quilt.

Burros for Baby - I made this quilt for a friend's first grandchild. I didn't want to cut up the fabric too much, so just framed every other block.

Trip to Trinidad - Fabric and pattern by Starr Designs. I added the appliques in the lower corners. These are hand dyed fabrics in rich jewel tones. Having been to Trinidad during Carnival I just had to make this quilt as a remembrance of the beautiful colors we saw while there.

Linden's Hockey quilt - My daughter and husband are huge Canucks fans. This was made for their new son who is due in March