In Progress Fabric Collage: Quilt Stories—”Blue Moon Sam” Part 2
A little over two months ago I posted the first installment of a quilt I’m working on this year, a portrait of my son Sam, at age 23—as a blue … Read More
Quilt Stories
In Progress Part 1: The Third Fabric Collage Portrait of My Son Sam
Earlier this month, in my “Inspiration” post, I shared the beginnings of a collage quilt of Sam I’ve recently begun. The photo above is an earth detail from the background … Read More
Quilt Stories: (Re)Introducing “Crocodylus Smylus” (Update with Slideshow)
I’ve finished up a series of four Thursday Night in My Studio Live! presentations this past week, highlighting my quilt “Crocodylus Smylus.” This 22-foot long quilt depicts a life-size saltwater … Read More
Quilt Stories: Kaloli Moondance (Update with Slideshow)
One of 2020’s Thursday Night in My Studio Live! presentations featured my quilt “Kaloli Moondance.” This quilt of a marabou stork was made entirely of scraps, and that was the … Read More
Quilt Stories: Monarch Maia (Update with Slideshow)
This week’s Thursday Night from My Studio Live! presentation featured my quilt “Monarch Maia,” detail above. Using the Zoom streaming platform, about 70 ladies from around the United States, Scotland, … Read More
Quilt Stories: “Dixie Dingo Dreaming” (Update with Slideshow)
Quilt Stories: “Dixie Dingo Dreaming” (Slideshow Update) Original Update from June 17, 2017 “Dixie Dingo Dreaming,” the quilt of my dearly departed dog, Pippin, remains one of my favorites. … Read More
Quilt Story: Monarch Maia
I made “Monarch Maia” as a gift for my sister, Heidi. This portrait of her daughter, my niece, Maia, was started during Heidi’s fiftieth year, and was intended to be … Read More
Quilt Stories: Kissin’ Cousins
“Kissin’ Cousins” is a fabric collage quilt I made as a gift to my parents. It is a portrait of my son and my niece as little more than toddlers. … Read More
Quilt Stories: Elements (Updated with Video)
I owned my fabric collage quilt “Elements” for such a brief time that it was lovely to visit with it when it was borrowed back from the owner to be … Read More
Quilt Stories: Twilight (Updated with Video)
This video update of my “Twilight” Quilt Story was recorded while I had the quilt back for my show at the New England Quilt Museum in November 2018. The quilt … Read More