June's Throw - Made for my mother to lay on the back of her couch.

Antique Applique Bird Quilt - Made by Flora Belle Sheffield (m. Reese b. 2-21-14 d. 11-19-94) when she was nine years old (1923) and gifted to me. I slept under it for years as a child. This was found in a box at my late mother's home and it is in sad condition. A lot of the material is deteriorating and discolored, (I was hesitant to hang it to photograph it, but did) but I am unwilling to consign it to the trash bin yet. This quilt has a lot of personal meaning to me, as "Aunt" Flora raised me and treated me as if I were her own. In her own words, she didn't like the quilting and found it boring. (She would much rather be outside working or playing basketball) But she did like the embroidery work. There is a possibility that she made the two antique green & white quilts.

Antique Green & White Cross-stitch & Pieced Quilt - This is the better of two quilts made in the same pattern! I have a b/w photo of these on double beds in my parents master bedroom. These were obviously hand made as there are matching "issues" in the pieced border of both. All cross stitch and embroidery were hand done with embroidery floss. The green appears to be the "40's green", but I am uncertain when these were made and by who. Unfortunately, anyone that I could ask has passed away. While I listed this as a traditional pattern, I am not sure as I haven't seen anything like these two. This one that is pictured is in the best condition with only a very small, light stain. Its twin has several small stains that are darker. Bindings show slight wear. Otherwise, both quilts are in tip top condition.

Cinnamon Buns in the Forest - This is the quilt that started it all!! Made in class in January 2006.

Random Hearts - Showcases a variety of antique pearl buttons that belonged to my husband's granmother, Cullen Battle Williams.

Juicy - After taking a class from Judy Mathieson at Maine Quilts 2006, I bought her books Mariner's Compass Quilts. This star block is a very simple variation of the Mariner's Compass. I used many strawberry fabrics, hence the title "Juicy".

Sherman's Delight - The name of this quilt is in honor of my mother, who loved these colors, especially the gold. Machine pieced and hand quilted.

Graduation Quilt - I can't remember the name of this block. The fabrics are mostly Australian bush designs. The quilting was done on a long arm machine at a nearby shop where you can rent by the hour. It was my first and only long arm quilt experience. After a lesson from the shop owner and help from a friend, I completed the top in a morning. This quilt was for my son's high school graduation gift. He takes it to college to use in the dorm.

Garden at the Wall - The idea was to put garden flora and fauna up against the stones of a wall. The stones are like some I have seen on buildings in Nova Scotia. The appliqued flowers and animals reside in my garden. The quilt was pieced together block by block.

Harvest Moon Wool Quilt - My mother, Leatha Adler, had pieced the rectangles from wool suiting. This was the background for my wool appliques, roving shading and Sashiko-like quilting. The actual design is based upon my backyard and garden.

The Unknown Swedish Immigrant - The Unknown Swedish Immigrant is based on the works of Rene Magritte, but the image is my grandfather. A computer printed scrim of batiste lists my grandfather's "stats." The bottom edge of the quilt has a fringe made of inchies, beads and hand dyed silk cocoons.

Kansas in June - "Kansas in June" depicts my parent's 1937 wedding day. Mother's dress is similar in the original shape, but is a white on white crazy quilt. Dad's jacket is pieced, and he is entangled in the rose vine of the garden reception. Stained glass denotes the church wedding.

Secret Santa gift 2008 - A quilt-as-you-go table runner made with floral fabrics.

Spiral Lone Star - I love color and this quilt spoke to me. I used all the vibrant colors I liked.

Orphan Block Quilt - Orphan blocks put together into a crazy blend design.

Three Bean Salad - Made this quilt on a long weekend and machine quilted it.