My Parents' 50th Anniversary Quilt - The embroidered squares on this quilt were made by my Great Aunt Erma. I digitized the design and stitched it on blocks that also had photos of each of my siblings and our families. My parents' wedding invitation and photo, and a current photo are in the center.
Cheryl's Honu (turtle) - Made as gift for friend we stayed with when visiting Hilo, Hawaii. Woven background from gradated color strips; raw edge applique, free-motion embroidery of original designs and designs by Laura Lee Fritz. Embellished w/beads, ribbons, seastar, and 3D fused cloth to represent seaweeds.
Canyon Secrets - 1/2 squares arranged to simulate SW canyon. Embellishments include use of purchased petroglyph stamps, and free-motion embroidery of petroglyphs from stamps and personal photos.
Multnomah Falls, Oregon - Quilt postcard of Multnomah Falls, Oregon. Raw edge applique; satin stitched edges. Embellished with Angelina and rayon threads.
New Years Black Tie 2008 - I made this quilt with blocks received from a block swap with quilters I met here on TQS. I love black and white fabrics and have been collecting them since I started quilting.
A Stitch in Time - My first attempt at paper piecing - nothing like trying a new technique in an "advanced" level project - but all turned out better then I had hoped - couldn't believe how the quilt looks so real in the old featherweight!
The Allotment - My daughter has an Allotment - an area of ground rented from the city council to grow your own vegetables and flowers. This piece shows some of the sheds on the allotment and other things which can be found there. It requires detailed examination!
Thompie - Photograph printed on to Ricky Tims Stable stuff. Picture stitched from the back with bobbin threads showing. Some stitching done from the front.
Autumn Sampler - This was a BOM offered by the LQS in Bayfield, WI. She provided the pattern each month, you picked out your own fabrics. We used "Thangles" to create the blocks.
Coffee Trio - Trio of small quilt wall-hangings, designed by McKenna Ryan. Background is pieced, with raw-edge fused applique. "Steam" is depicted with a combination of fabric applique and angelina hot-fix fibers. Height & Width measurements are from all 3 quilts as they are displayed in photo.
"Inspirations of Greatness" - Raffle quilt for our annual charity fundraiser for Special Olympics...The World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics" which is held in conjunction with the "Law Enforcement Torch Run"
Shirley's get well spell quilt - found the blocks in a sack of donated fabric and set them into this quilt for Shirley in time for her trip to the hospital for surgery
Good Morning Savannah - I saw this book and thought it would be perfect for the newest member of our family. First time baby for my sister in law and Brother in law. Also a first time for me to make fans, trapunto, and scallops. This is probably one of the best quilts I have made to date.
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