Made another flip flop quilt because I just love those darned things.  Framed these with black and white checks and used a black and white polka dot for the sashing and binding.  All the flip flops are hand appliqued.  Machine quilting is a large meandering pattern.

I decided to applique some porch panels to hang outside and finished them in time for this spring. 2012.  I lined them with muslin but didn't put batting in the panels or quilt them as I wanted the sun to seep through during the day and give them a 'stained glass' look.    They really dress up the porch area and make me want to create more of them for variety.

Finished the quilt for my grandson Devin McDonald.  We are very proud of Devin who recently passed all the requirements and was made an Eagle Scout.  Huge accomplishment.  You have no idea what these kids go through to qualify.  He's an amazing young man.  I hope he enjoys his quilt which was made with the intention that he would drag it, wrap it, stuff it into a corner and go camping with it. 

Bill's Memory Quilt 2011

I made this quilt for my son Bill. It's a 'bookshelf' quilt with fabric photos from his life. He's very athletic so there was a large source of photos to pick from depicting his Kayaking lifestyle, rock climbing, camping, hiking, surfing and biking. He is a retired Marine Sargeant Major and is currently an IT Technician for Homeland Security. We're very proud of Bill so I hope this quilt does him justice.

Grapevine bedrunner

Arizona Sunrise quilt I made for long time friend Randy

Randy requested a landscape quilt depicting an Arizona Sunrise using the colors
plum, peach and moss.  I have to admit I was a bit intimidated at first but I'm pleased
with the finished quilt.  Art Quilts are a challenge .
March 2011

Pretty in Pink for great grandbaby Alanna McDonald

Alanna hasn't been born yet...she's due any day this week. I've made this quilt for her. She is the daughter of my grandson Seth and his wife Brandy. This is their first child. Congrats to you kids. Can't wait to see her.

Jewelbox for Nancy

Finished the Jewelbox quilt for my dear lifelong friend Nancy. It's a queen (87 X 100") in colors of her choice. Nancy and I have been buddies since 6th grade (along with Randy and Anne). How fortunate I am to have my dearest school friends still in my life. This year I vowed to make each of them a quilt in their favorite colors or theme. I finished Nancy's and Annes. I have yet to do Randy's, which is my next project.

Flip Flop Quilt Closeup

Flip Flop Quilt

Flip Flops quilt