Sewing Quilts - Teacups in the Garden

Rufflicious Pink and White Flannel Quilt with Minky Backing

Since the kids and I are flying to San Antonio and will see my niece, I sewed a pink and white ruffled quilt with soft minky backing for her.

A Quilt that tells the story behind the Pentagon’s Shape

Assuming the Pentagon’s shape reflected the five services: army, navy, marine, air force and coast guard, I learned it was more complicated than that.

Home Sweet Home: 2016 Row by Row Quilt won a Prize

Enjoying the buttons that came with the picnic and glamping rows, I further embellished the quilt from my ribbon and button collections.

My Daughter Learns to Quilt: Vision Therapy

While joining me to collect free Row by Row patterns at various quilt shops in Virginia the last two years, my daughter became interested in quilting.

Water: 2015 Row by Row Quilt Won the Prize

Part of the fun is discovering new quilt shops while enjoying lovely scenery, smelling the roses, and enjoying patio lunches…staycation-style!

Waving Red, White, and Blue American Flag Quilt

While auditioning the border fabric from my stash, I decided to create patriotic Ohio Star cornerstones to offset the waving bargello flag.

Red, White, Blue Lightening Streak Quilt and Duffel Bags

When my son took his star quilt to college, I sewed a lightening streak quilt which had lots of energy and movement yet looked quite easy.

Seasons: 2014 Row by Row Quilt Consolation Prize

my kids asked me to represent the houses in my row in snow to tell our story of living in Virginia where we were hit by blizzards galore our first winter here.