Lance's First Wheels - The cars were cut out of novelty fabric, faced with muslin and inscribed with blessings for the new baby. The garages are open at the top to allow the cars to be moved in and out.

Surfer Dude - Inspired by a commercial fabric with old cars, surf boards and woven basketry, I designed a beach scene using other fabrics.

Black and White Rapsody - My niece plans to decorate her new home in black, white, and steel grey so I designed this piece to complement her chosen bedding.

Alex's Graduation - Made for my nephew Alex's high school graduation.

Ty's Quilt - This quilt was made for my son's high school graduation in 2007, but it didn't get finished until this year. Tom (who chose the colors) is in the marching band at Michigan State University, so the green forms a modified "S" for the Spartans of Michigan State.

Dawn of the North Wind - Pieced background using Ricky Tims' convergence technique; machine applique; hand painted fabrics; bead embellishment.

Comfort in Autumn Waters - Although this quilt is my original design, inspiration was from the work of Barbara McKie.The technique I used in construction are different from her unique adaptations from photographs. The three-dimensional appliques on this quilt were machine sewn to a hand painted background.

Western Wildflower Garden - Fabrics for the seven kaleidoscope blocks made from photographs of wildflowers and cactus from my garden and other locations near my New Mexico home. Arrangement of blocks as shown in Sara Nephew's book, Serendipity Quilts.

Tree of Life, Winds of Change, Fields of Gold - Made as entry in Ricky Tims 2006 Micro Cosmos Challenge: Tree of Life, Winds of Change, Fields of Gold. Raw edge applique using fusible web. Some embellishment with beads, thread, glitter, gold flakes, some piecing. Entry comprises three 5" x 7" quilts.

Sunflower Summer - Pattern printed from TQS website. Designed by Louisa Smith, a pattern similar to those in her book Strips and Curves. I used some hand-painted fabric enhanced with sun prints using leaves and Seta Color transparent paints.

T-Shirt Sampler Quilt - This is a sample quilt I made of T-Shirts purchased at AmVets. I wanted to go into the business of making custom quilts for people as a side job. I have since gotten out of that business, but still enjoy making quilts for family and friends who I know appreciate the work involved.

Midnight In The Garden - This is a table runner. Original pattern called for butterflies. Since this was a present for my sister, I changed it to dragonflies (her favorite). I then used Ricky's machine trapunto technique to make the wings and bodies puffy! Wow - awesome technique! Loved it! Thanks Ricky! (Great DVD, btw. You're a genious!) Fun project!

CRANES FLYING HOME - I PURCHASED THE KONA BAY PANEL AND ADDED MY STASH FABRIC FROM THE ASIAN BOX. THE TWO CORNERS (FOUNDATION PIECED) WERE SHOWN IN THE ASIAN FABRIC MAGAZINE. RECENTLY SHOWN IN ASIAN FABRIC MAGAZINE 2009.

Thirteen - This quilt was made to honor my niece's Bat Mitzvah. It is made up of 13 starts that are fused and stitched with decorative stitching. It is made of batiks and really reminds me of something a 13 year old would love. She has it hanging above her sewing machine in her bedroom. Hopefully, it will inspire her for years to come.

Santorini Dolphins - I bought the center panel on the Greek island of Santorini while on a trip with four girls from my daughter's high school graduating class. The piece of material was actually sold as a lightweight wrap or shawl, but for the price I thought what a great buy for about 2 yards of fabric! I merely added the borders made from some neat batiks and gave it to one of the girls from the trip who was going to be my daughter's roommate in college.

Seams There's Danger Ahead - The background of this quilt started in a workshop in my local quilting group using a rotary cutter with no ruler as a guide. After sewing the pieces together it looked like an underwater scene, and the design progressed from there.

Bethany's Desire - This young lady wanted a quilt silver and navy. It was difficult to find materials w/navy and silver and some with other tones of blue and silver. I saw the quilt made up on this site so I emailed the seamstress. She shared the pattern with me. The quilted pattern in the navy square is the Celtic Knot done with silver thread. Kristi has designed a template for long arm users that is now on the market. This was the first quilt she had used it on. The navy border has silver crosshatch with a Celtic Knot in the center and on each end. This was a difficult pattern with the few instructions I had to make it. It took me all winter sewing on it when I wasn't working.

All the colours of the Winebow - Small quilt to use up scraps of material, I am still a novice quilter, so it was good practice for me before I get more ambitious!