My first wall hanging - I made two small table runners before this project. This was my first real quilt (at least I think of it that way). While they are hard to see in this picture, I quilted stars around the outside border in light violet/purple metallic thread. I am way too new to try free form quilting so I used a template, and straight stitched the stars.

Best Friend - This is a candelmat that I made for a swap within my quilt group.

Garrys War Quilt - This mini quilt was made for my friend Garry who will be shipping out for Iraq around August 24, 2007. I made it to show him MY support of our troops in Iraq. It is adapted from the Civil War when ladies of the house made a quilt for their husband, brother, father, fiancee or friend that was going off to war. It was a reminder for the soldier of his family waiting at home for him. I had Garry's family and friends sign his quilt so he can take it with him to help keep his family close, give him a pillow to lay his head upon and perhaps wear it under his shirt to help keep him safe. The size is approximately 24 X 17 inches so it is not an inconvenience to take with him. I also made a lined canvas bag for the quilt to be stored in when Garry comes home, in case (God forbid) one of his children has to go to war one day & then HIS or HER family can also sign it at that time.

Kaitlins Kitty Kwilt - Made for my VERY good friend, Kaitlin, on the occasion of her 10th Birthday, March 31, 2007.

Kips 9-Patch - A WIP that is just MY way of laying out my 9 patch blocks - the fabric is what is lovely - jewel tones with sparkly glitter embedded in the fabric. Haven't decided on a border yet. Any suggestions??

Winkelman Wedding - Made for a cousin and his new wife married on the beach in Jamaica. I took their wedding invitation for the graphic. I hand painted the background with seta-color paints, appliqued the design. I used EQ6 for the lettering, the graphics, and the designing of the applique.

unknown - A customer quilt that was appliqued by Customer. Quilted by Grammie Tammie on an APQS Longarm machine. Photo was provided by Customer Judy. Compuquilter butterfly designs used by Deb Geisler and also her Hummingbird which is in the rounded corners but unseen in the photo. Other than those computerized motifs all of the quilting is freehand style by Grammie. My customer just love it and that is what matters most to me.

The Hoyer Wedding Quilt

For a Friend

Shisa - Before moving to Colorado, I lived on the island of Okinawa, Japan. A common custom there is to place one or two Shisa lions at the entrance to a building or atop the roof. The Shisas are believed to ward off evil spirits and attract good fortune. Their appearance varies from ferocious to comical. This piece is made entirely from vintage kimono fabrics, and was inspired by the shisa atop my neighbor's roof.

Red Quilt - Moda fabrics were used to design this wonderful quilt. 1/8 red/cream checked flannel used for backing and binding.

Jacks Birthday Present - This quilt is made with Thimbleberry fabric and thread. I handquilted this for friend's birthday, the last three years in the making.

Stairway to ? - I made this to use some hand dyed material my sister gave me. I liked it so much but it was hard to know how to use it. I gave it to a friend for a wedding shower gift.

Quilting 101 - I made this quilt in a class that taught basic piecing and quilting tips and techniques.

Dad's Christmas Present - Quilt features Rural Yesterday Flannels by RJR Fabrics.

Latte Quilt - This was actually was first quilt. I had no idea what I was in store for when I started. It is embroidered, stitched and beaded on satin.

Simon's Folly - I made this quilt for my son. I wanted to do a quilt that was more masculine than my usual flowers and foof!