Sunshine & Blue Sky - Found border print of yellow and blue flowers. Didn't like pattern, but loved the color. Border of double dark blue lines became focal point surrounded by fussy-cut flower squares. I had the inspiration, but it took my Husband, Mother, Step-daughter and quilt shop owner to help with color. Quilt backing is a varigated blue with dark blue butterflies. I used the butterflies as a "go-by" for machine quilting. I also added a large square on the back to fold quilt into a pillow. The square is patchwork of fabric used in the quilt for future repairs. The quilt was given to my Mother who has dementia.

French Braid - The most difficult part of this quilt is picking out the fabrics. THere are 19 different fabrics that need to make a gradual progression.

Out of the Darkness - This quilt was actuallly a block of the month club at our local qult shop.

Beyond the Color Purple - This embroidered quilt by designed by Jenny Haskins.

Roses for Mary - This quilt was embroidered on silk.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

For a Friend

The Hoyer Wedding Quilt

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.