Southern Hawker - This was based on a photo of a Southern Hawker Dragonfly which visited my pond in 2006, and spent quite a lot of time laying eggs. I could get near enough for a good photo. The body of the insect was painted first on silk, then heavily machine embroidered, then appliqued and padded, the wings are machine embroidered plastic to give the transparent effect needed. There is a lot of machine embroidery. The irises in the background are the three colours in my pond, and are machine embroidered.

Be There Fun - This was my first block of the month project. I found it challenging to work within the confines of the fabric that was given to us each month. I added Libby Lehman inspired blocks between the pieced ones.

Ballons - I have made this Baby quilt for a friends future grandchild . A boy expected in August

Coming Home To Fall Mountains - Lends itself to the Diamond in the Square Amish style pattern but center design is original.

Celebration Quilt - Class was called Post Card Quilt taught by Linda Reid. It was Linda's first time ever teaching a class so a bunch of us signed up to support her and she ended up with a full class! I call this a Celebration Quilt because I made it for a friend of mine who retired from teaching this year and this is to celebrate her retirement.

Grapevine Quilt - Made for my sorority sister who owns a vineyard. Used grape/vineyard fabrics.

Violet - I bought the material because it reminded me of my Mom who died three years ago; her name was Violet. The quilt was completed during a mystery week at LQS.

Whimsical Baby - Machine embroidered blocks with Bernina designs and the layout was designed in EQ6. The sash strips were pieced then embellished with machine stitches with thread.

Dragonfly II - I love oriental fabrics and saw this pattern in Bea Olgesby's Book, "Art Nouveau Quilts."

Mariner's Compass - The pattern is for a wall quilt but the pattern was reduced in size and enough compasses pieced to make a bed size quilt with an added print for the border.

Folk Heart Wedding - Made for another son's wedding in 2000, but I didn't get it done until 3 years later. Hand appliqued then machine pieced and machine quilted.

Red, White, and Blue - My first BOM quilt at LQS--in my favorite colors! Just in time July 4th.

Mama's Bear Paw - BOM quilt at LQS. The quilting was absolutely beautiful by Quiltin' Bill!

Country Manor Charm

Leah's Puppy Quilt - Leah is a "dog" child this was a gift to her at her birth. The print fabric was puppies in a strip and the paw prints and hearts strip pieced from directions found in The Border Book By Janet Kime. Machine quilted in a simple meander with hearts.

American Pride - I designed and made this quilt for my hubby's grandpa. He is a WWII and Korean war veteran. All he has ever wanted was a flag bedspread. So I made him one :) Shanda