Journal Quilts are little fabric inspirations, a chance to try out new techniques in a small format (usually the size of a sheet of paper). They are fun and fairly fast to make. I teach Art Journal Quilt classes monthly.
One of my 'Penguin' series - penguins doing things they don't normally do.
One of my 'Penguin' series - penguins doing things they don't normally do.
One of my 'Penguin' series - penguins doing things they don't normally do.
Harold's Housing Dilemma
Hollow Homes - Owl
Hiding out in my grandmother's tree where no one can find me. The first of my 'Nest' series - places very special to me.
A Summer, a teenage girl with a guitar and a haunting song she wanted to learn to play. Part of my 'nest' series
No plan - just playing with color swatches
A study in neutrals
Like a 'Round Robin' but all done in one day.
Exploring views through window styles
Using Shiva Paint-sticks with hand cut stencils
Leaf prints beneath a mist of tulle
A study in positive and negative space
Branch print with rough cut 'confetti' foliage beneath white tulle
Branch prints with rough cut 'confetti' foliage beneath black tulle
3-D padded pebbles
Inset ruched squares
Raw-edged Machine applique
Exploring curved bands of flying geese.
Make two quilts, chop into pieces and recombine.
Make two quilts, chop into pieces and recombine.
Climbers are lost and families mourn - the mountain demands her sacrifice
Woven Textures
As a child I dreamed of finding shells; as an adult I dream of finding shells
First comes a contour drawing followed by painting, the stitching completes the quilt.
First comes a contour drawing followed by painting, the stitching completes the quilt.
A literal interpretation.
A study in lines and stitches
Spring cherry blossoms encased in the last breath of winter.
Strips of fringed fabric to make sea grasses
Freezer paper template piecing
Embellished 'art tiles'
Embellished 'art tiles'
Wax resist leaf prints over-dyed and embroidered
One freezer paper template repeatedly cut down and used to make fabulous flowers
Two mirror image quilts from one process
Seams Like Sprinag
Victorian Romance
From Romeo to Juliet
'Rock Stars': reversible applique - front side.
Rock Stars: reversible applique - front side.
Collage Butterfly
Denim Feathers
Feathered Friend - Denim Feather Applique
Texture Applique
Leather Tortoiseshell Applique
Fabrications - Collage Lace on a tide pool themed quilt
Fringe Benefits
