Backyard Birds

Newport Beach

Summer Bloom - I started this quilt in a workshop with Sharon Schamber using her Piec-lique technique.

Maple Leaf Basket

Strawberry Jam

Log Cabins and Tree - This was a combination of two quilt patterns in one of the Thimbleberries books.

Zachariah's Jewels - This was a baby quilt for a fellow teacher for her first child, Zachariah.

Christmas Log Cabin - This was made from a purchased Christmas panel which was cut apart and used in the pattern.

Matthew's Quilt - I made this quilt for my son, he is my star. I am a hand quilter and am trying to decided on the quilting pattern... Any suggestions?? : - )

kadie's dream horse - this quilt was pieced from a chickadee charms pattern with machine embroidert quote and pieced 8 point stars it is our submission for this years St Judes quilt competion

Ken's quilt - I made this quilt for my brother who is a plumber. He always helps me out.

Produce - I had been taking classes and avoiding a commitment to a real quilt, when my husband said it was time to PRODUCE. I had already managed to acquire a small stash. so one day at my local quilt shop a friend helped me cut out the stripes and couched me on what to do next. I never saw a pattern just did what my friend told me to do. When deamed large enough for a twin bed. I sewed it all together. Went home that evening with a finished top. Husband was impressed. and that is why this quilt is caled produce..

Looking out to the Second Half - I made 3 of these for 2 friends and myself to celebrate our 50th birthdays in 1998. Sandy and I visited Jan in San Diego to celebrate. The original pattern had a 4th lady -- a tall and thin one. She didn't represent any of us, so I left her out. I also made another version with only 2 ladies -- for my sister-in-law's 50th birthday.

still here - This is a quilt I have hanging in my bathroom that I see every day, I made about six of these to thank my health care team members for the great care they gave to me while I was recieving cancer treatment care.

Who Says it Must Be a Rectangle? - Made from squares created by members of my art quilting bee as a challenge. I supplied the fabrics, they each made blocks of their choosing. I assembled and quilted it.

Royal Star - Debby Kratovil , the designer gave a quilt guild workshop on this block. This is a queen-size bed quilt. I dyed the fabrics in the stars. It was long-arm quilted by Sissy Anderson.

Charlie's Quilt - I made this quilt for my grandson Charlie. I recreated the planets in fabric for the border blocks. The center has the planets in their orbits. The back has his favorite T-shirts. It is well-loved.