Antique Butterfly Quilt (King), 82″ x 82″, Vermont, 2023

This was the other raffle quilt for the Bondville Fair. It is made from antique, hand-appliquéd butterfly blocks from the 1930-40's made by two local Bondville ladies and donated to us. Below are images of it hanging in the Quilt Hall, laid out at my house, and at the Stitch-n-B*tch Group where the members helped … Continue reading Antique Butterfly Quilt (King), 82″ x 82″, Vermont, 2023 →

And Read All Over, 26″ x 59″, Vermont 2023

A play on the childhood joke, "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper!" I love the newsprint and manuscript fabric I chose for the background, and I think quilting the whole thing in red thread will complete the pun. This was created during QVQ workshop with Jean Impey in January 2023. … Continue reading And Read All Over, 26″ x 59″, Vermont 2023 →

Dreaming of the Beach, 23″ x 75″, Philadelphia, 2018

This quilt appeared in the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Quilt Show and was sold! I'm so happy that it has found a good home! I hope the buyer contacts me, and enjoys this piece for years to come, as much as I enjoyed making it. Here's asnother quilt started 2 years ago before I went … Continue reading Dreaming of the Beach, 23″ x 75″, Philadelphia, 2018 →

Steve and Amber, 18″ x 23″, Philadelphia, 2018

April 2019: this quilt appeared in the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Quilt Show and was originally marked as Not For Sale, but it now is. This wall hanging quilt has been a long time in the making.  It was started in fall of 2013 when my guild held a retreat to learn about Kate Themel's appliqué … Continue reading Steve and Amber, 18″ x 23″, Philadelphia, 2018 →

Bionic Gear Bag Class

In the past few years I have been intrigued by the work of designed Sally Thompson, who has designed the Bionic Gear Bag, a wonderful project and an amazing bag to anyone.  I immediately purchased her award-winning pattern, and started working on it.  It's an amazing deal at $13!  Then I purchased her video workshops … Continue reading Bionic Gear Bag Class →