Years ago I made this quilt for my Mom. It was one of the first quilts that I used free motion quilting on, and even free motioned my name and message. When I was sewing the quilt I would put all the tiny scraps in a jar (for what purpose, I did not know), but I loved the fabric and because it was going to be gifted, I wanted to save all the scraps for "someday". Now that both my parents have passed, and the quilt is back with me displayed on a bed that I see everyday. I ha

By definition A scroll is a roll of material like papyrus , parchment , or paper used for writing, and it can also refer to a decorative spiral shape or a baked pastry product . Historically, scrolls were used for long documents before the invention of the bound book. They can be a vertical format for displaying art, like calligraphy or paintings, meant to be viewed in its entirety, or long, narrow scrolls designed to be unrolled and viewed section by section on a table.

Honored to have participated in this quilt challenge. The Next Giant Leap: Lunar Quilts. HALL OF STATES. Ten years after launching a...

I discovered when moving my sewing room from the basement to an upstairs sunny bedroom. that I have so many piles and bags of “favorite”...

I've been having great fun playing with color this past couple of months! This is an improv piece I created with scraps from another...

Historical Preservation. The postage stamp was issued in October 29, 1971 and is the Decatur House, built in 1819, which is now a house...

Hand stitched, pieced birdie, showcasing some of my handmade Dorset buttons Dorset buttons are essentially covered rings. The rings can...

My goal was to showcase what remains of a quilt that my Nana made for me over 50 years ago and I thought a concertina fabric book was the...

At my quilt guild members can bring in fabric and scraps that they no longer want, and other members can rummage through and take what...

I was so delighted, and extremely apprehensive when Kara Bullock of https://karabullockart.com/ invited me to be a guest teacher on her...

What a fun month of exhibits! I will be exhibiting at The Whistler House Museum of Art, LTC Gallery, and The Brush Art Gallery in...

What to do with all the old sweatshirts that my husband no longer wants? ... Repurpose them into a new jacket for me of course! cut the...

Through the partnership of The Advocacy Project (AP) and Quilt for Change, I am one of many artists who have committed to the Sister...

I have painted the below portraits using reference photos taken by Augustus Sherman (ca. 1905-1914) Augustus was a clerk at Ellis Island...

I was so inspired one morning when I got into my car, and the windshield was covered with a layer of ice. The sun was shining through...

I’m super excited to announce that I will be a guest teacher in Let’s Face It 2019! And I also get to give away one free spot! So...

I have saved so many pieces of old fabric, unfinished blocks, treasured vintage pieces. Too many. I don't want them to someday be handed...

I promised myself I would declutter / repurpose something of mine each week. What do I do with the boxes of things I've saved for over...

I am thrilled to announce that "ROSEMARY" has been juried into a SAQA Exhibit! ROSEMARY - 25" H x 33.25 W Exhibition Name: "STEPPING...