Washtub Posies - This quilt is designed using authentic 1930's Kansas City Star patterns. I designed the medallion using my patented Press & Peel Pattern System. I especially enjoyed the quilting as the patterns include clothes pins, washtubs and butterflies.

"Wall Flowers" - Totally original design of a vase of sunflowers and zinnias. The vase and flowers are thread painted and free motion quilted on a domestic machine.

Victorian Christmas Stars - Gold print and pointsettia print fabric was challenge for Dec. 2005. I choose diamond stack n whack to create interesting kaleidoscope blocks. Made crocheted snowflakes as embellishments to enhance the seasonal effect.

Floral Shadow Trapunto - Made as a gift for a Sister Santa exchange. I modified the finished design to accent the flowers and used a bright rayon thread to enhance the floral look.

Flower and Berries - Another Sister Santa exchange in 2010.

Sun Bonnet Sue - Days and Seasons - My first applique quilt made for my new granddaughter while she was with me. Sue's represent days of the week with chores depicted and seasons of the year.

Coffee Time - This is a collection of 4 quilts made from a printed panel. They are suitable for mounting as "flags" or banners for decoration. Intended purpose is to celebrate Fathers Day. The guys at the center are honored then with root beer floats and popcorn. They should make the place a bit brighter and cheerier.

My Favorite House - I saw this pattern in my LQS and fell in love. I love anything with a house on it. It took me 1 1/2 yrs to complete and was worth every minute of it. It's done in mostly wools with some silk, silk velvet, cottons and various embelishments including beading.

Totems - Made for a challenge where any block could be selected but 3 different sizes of the block were dictated, as was the location of each size block. The orientation of the blocks was up to the creators. My family and I started to see fish shapes, teepees, drums and masks (too much wine at dinner?) in this quilt so I named it Totems. The quilting design is modified from Dr. Joyce Mori's Expanding Star Wholecloth design from her book "Native American Designs for Quilting". A picture of the back with the quilt design more visible is included in my photos.

Playful Pnwheels - Made from half square triangles from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Triangles April 2011. I got triangles from many states and Australia, And Canada

Batik Cats - This quilt is (hopefully) destined to be put up for silent auction in order to raise money for the Cat Rescue Network. Appropriate, considering the cat theme!

My Poka-Dot Ladies Quilt - I saw this BOM in an Australian quilt magazine and just had to have it. I started in 2009 and just finished it, this was a work of love.

Old Church Doors - The archway was made in three pieces, the door was strip pieced from a fabulous batik, and the stones and steps are individual pieces fused on. The mortar was done with Tsukineko markers, and I used paints, inks and makeup for shading. Every piece is stitched down in some manner. Image copyright Michael Coddington, 2011. Used under license from Shutterstock.com

Golden Ratio Tree Skirt - Wicked point challenges! I was asked by the designer to do this sample for the magazine.

sock monkeys and scripture for Shellie - Took me a long time to make, learning all the way. Couldn't have finished it without Local Quilt Shop for the binding and Member Cheryl Begg ? for the final quilting of the last border. She send me a link for a you tube video on how to make a quilting table with insulation to go around the machine which was awesome. Look for the link on forum for new quilters questions.

Going to the Dogs