Kaelin's Quilt - I fell in love with this Lakehouse fabric, especially the hot pink and orange!

New York Beauty - Published in July/August 2004 magazine, originally made by Mabeth Oxenreider.

Karen's Christmas Flower Fairies - I ordered the fabric pack and "door" quilt pattern from Keepsake Quilting. This was my first solo longarm quilting project on the rental longarm at my local quilt shop.

Mom's Arizona Project - Purchased as 2 fabric kits from Prairie Star Quilts in Elkhorn, IA. The fabric is all Civil War reproduction. I became overwhelmed with it and my mother wanted a sewing project during her winter time in Phoenix last year, so she ended up putting most of the blocks together. We then got together this spring and sewed the blocks into rows.

embroidered hearts - Six hand broidered squares of Hearts framed by squares of a multicolor material

French Braid

Road Less Traveled - This banner was constructed for Lent 2007, reflecting a scriptural series on the Road Less Traveled. It is an original design. The quilting reflects road hazards and includes a snake, a whirlpool, newt, frog and spiders. Plus one lovely Luna moth.

Thoroughly Modern Genius! - I made this 49 inch square quilt to showcase part of my fabric collection, "Grammie & Mimi's Baby Geniuses!" by Benartex. All fabrics are boldly graphic for art lovers! A mostly pre-cut kit is available on my web site, and includes all fabrics for top, backing, binding and the pattern.

Windows To Genius! - Windows To Genius! uses my fabric line incorporating brain based research of certain graphics and colors that promote brain growth in infants to 3 years of age. A kit is available on my web site that includes mostly pre-cut fabric, pattern, backing and binding.

Stars of Genius! - Brighten a child's world of play when used for decor or "tummy time". Using the fabrics as language development engages little minds. Kit includes mostly pre-cut fabric, patterns, backing & binding.

Birds & Blooms:Traditional Hand Applique' - 6 hour class. Students choose block to work on at their skill level, learning techniques in all 5 blocks. Pattern includes 5 blocks, borders and corners. Advanced beginners to intermediate.

Floral Feathered Star - 6 hour class. Learning technique for 1 corner and leg makes this difficult looking pattern easy! Hand applique' patterns and demo included.

Thimble of Soil - Brown and red log cabin blocks, houses and stars

Midwest Triptik - Created in a class with Ricky Tims.

Full Spectrum - Batik scrappy quilt with offcenter barn raising layout.

Convergence - Crane fabric was fussy cut and appliqued over a convergence layout.

Redwoods - Applique and hand embroidery combine in this forest scene.

P is for Princess - I made this for my boss's first child. We all knew she was going to be a princess, and she is!