This Stars and Stripes Quilt was a surprise gift. I wrestled with laying out the initials in this project, but I am thrilled with how it turned out.
Stars and Stripes Quilt
Thank You Quilt
“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” is a 1969 song recorded by Sly and the Family Stone, and it perfectly describes the reason I made this quilt. This project went to one of my all-time favorite high school teachers. Mr. Burrell, aka Mr. B, was a fantastic educator and an even more amazing motivator. He helped me through a very rough time, and I will always be thankful for him encouraging me to be the best version of myself (or mice elf).
Caribbean Blue Quilt
I called this quilt Caribbean Blue after the 1991 song by Celtic singer Enya. One of the song’s writers, Roma Ryan, said this song “is to encourage the listener to believe in him or herself,” and it is a “metaphor for positive thinking.” I hope the baby that gets this is warmed and even motivated by the colors and patterns.
Summer Madness Quilt
I titled this quilt Summer Madness after the 1974 instrumental song by Kool & the Gang. I used some of my favorite fabrics to represent what I see as the colors of summer.
– tan and blue for the ocean and the beach
– pink and green Liberty Tawna flowers
– purple batik fabric for the summer sunsets
– light dark blue for the summer skies
– bright yellow for the midday sun
– vivid red for the mercury rising in the thermometer
Quilt of Valor
Quilts of Valor is a fantastic organization that donates handmade quilts to Service Members and Veterans. The foundation’s mission is: “to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts”. I created this Quilt of Valor to donate to an honored Veteran.
Winnie-the-Pooh Baby Quilt
Our neighbors recently brought home their new baby, and I made this Winnie the Pooh Quilt to welcome our newest addition to the neighborhood. I used bright and vibrant colors to reflect their family’s energy and my signature meander-style quilting to hold everything together .
Nottingham Forest Baby Quilt
This Nottingham Forest Baby Quilt was made to welcome a new Nottingham Forest football fan into the world. I used hexagons to create a football print and quilted using a football-themed stitching. As a finishing touch, the border of this quilt is made from an authentic Nottingham Forest jersey. As we say: Come On You Reds!
Take Me to Church Quilt
One of my classmates asked me to make a quilt she could put across her lap when she attended church service. I created this Take Me to Church Quilt with colors and patterns that reflect the style and traditions of the Southern church.
Pete the Cat Baby Quilt
This bold and quirky Pete the Cat Baby Quilt features James Dean’s Pete the Cat in yellow and blue triangles. The block pattern for this quilt is called ‘flying geese’. Flying Geese is one of my favorite patterns because there are so many ways to lay out the shapes.
