Gallery
2023
Mystical Horse
Found this photo on Facebook site. Fell in love with the lighting that made it appear ethereal. She is approximately 11 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches. Painted and bordered using two different cork fabrics.
Cow
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I just loved this photograph - those ears! While the barn was really cool, the sweet cow was the reason I chose this photo to paint and quilt. The coloring was fantastic and I knew I had to make this as an art quilt She is approximately 12 x 15 inches.
Got Insurance II
Over five years ago I created Got Insurance and knew that it was one that I enjoyed so much that I would someday make another. This elephant, more gray with navy blue, captures the wisdom of the elephant that makes it such a magnificent creature. He was quilted first and then painted! He is approximately 10 3/4 x 14 inches.
Sunset Under the Bridge
This is the sunset as seen by a jet ski under the bridge. The experience of seeing the sunset while on the water is truly magnificent. This quilt attempts to take in and capture that in all its glory. Framed in cork. Photo courtesy of Brian Lockwood.The quilt is 9 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches.
Sunset On the Pier
Sitting on the dock watching the sunset after a storm. This quilt attempts to take in and capture that in all its beauty. Framed with cork. Photo courtesy of Lisa Louise Photography. The quilt is approximately 14 x 11 1/2 inches.
2022
Tractor
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Something about an old tractor in the field reminds us of simpler times gone by. This tractor, standing along in a large field, would soon become lost to history. It is approximately 9 x 11 inches.
Fort Washington
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This quilt was part of the Inspired by the Nation's Capital collection. The collection traveled around the country, exhibited at Quilting Expos and other venues. Inspired by the beauty of the Fort overlooking the Potomac River, it stood proud in the solid protection of the Capital during conflicts. This quilt measures 24 x 24 inches.
Sunshine Truck
Sunflowers, sunflowers, and more sunflowers, each individual painted and stitched. Added texture with glass beads for the flower centers. The truck, rusted and work, still looks after the field that it worked for so many years. It is 20 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches.
Hello Dolly
This quilt perfectly captures the baby eyes of a young fawn, expressing curiosity at the world before it. The big brown eyes remind me of my mom's eyes. Her nickname was Dolly. She has the eyelashes that women everywhere are wanting! She is 10 1/2 x 12 5/8inches. Framed with cork
2021
Lone Wolf
Standing peacefully in the forest this young wolf is casually surveying her surroundings. Fall is in the air as she prepares for the long, cold winter ahead. Photo courtesy of Kaz Photography. She is 21 1/2x 14 1/2inches.
Mr. Ben
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This handsome dog was a gift for my sister.The gentle softness of a yellow lab is exquisitely drawn and painted in this quilt. Loyal, trustworthy, and someone to tell all your secrets to - truly woman's best friend. He is approximately 9 x 11 inches.
The Lynx
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The look in her eyes is captured perfectly as she displays calm questioning. This photgraph truly captures the beauty and majesty of the Lynx in her spectacular winter coat. She is approximately 9 x 11 inches.
Sandia Mountain
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This was a birthday gift for my friend in Bernalillo NM. He sent me this beautiful picture he took while heading home. It is approximately 10 x 15 inches.
Window into Days Gone By
From the outside in, this window reflects an inside garden far from the busy day. Photo is courtesy of Celia Correa Seman of Eyre Hall. It is 9 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
2020
Boone
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I made this small quilt for my niece Sarah. Her beloved Boone passed away recently. I used ProChem transparent acrylic paint with Golden 900 fabric medium. The white is ProChem opaque paint. I used Marathon and Floriani embroidery thread to thread paint the details of his fur. The batting is Quilter’s dream poly blend and wool batting. When the eyes are dry, I use Diamond Glaze to make the eyes appear wet. He is approximately 9 x 11 inches.
Charlie
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Charlie is a commission piece, measuring 8 ¾ x 9 ½ inches. He was painted using ProChem transparent acrylic paint with Golden 900 fabric medium. The white is ProChem opaque paint. . I used Marathon and Floriani embroidery thread to thread paint the details of his fur. The batting is Quilter’s dream poly blend batting. When the eyes are dry, I use Diamond Glaze to make the eyes appear wet. Charlie is the official greeter at Village Green shop in Orlean, Virginia.
Small Beach Scene
This small quilt (9 ¼ x 7 7/8 inches) was made as a sample for a class in landscape and thread painting techniques. I used Marathon and Floriani embroidery thread, cotton Superior thread and Madeira transparent thread to thread paint the details of the waves, sky, grass and sand . The batting is Quilter’s dream poly blend. I used soft sense fusable for the pieces of the landscape since it is raw edge applique.
Small Fall Scene
This quilt (9 ¼ x 7 7/8 inches) was made as a sample for a class in landscape and thread painting techniques. I used Marathon and Floriani embroidery thread. I used SoftSense double sided adhesive to attach the pieces as it is raw edge applique. For the tree, I applied the SoftSense to one side of the fabric and I used pinking shears to cut various shapes for the leaves. I cut them over the quilt where I want to attach them, using a Goddess applique sheet over the pieces and press. The pieces that are upside down will stick to the sheet. I peal them off and place them correctly and press. I found this to be much quicker than making sure they are all faced properly before pressing.
Barn Quilt
I saw this photo of the barn on a free photo website and had to paint it. I used Pro Chem Opaque paints for this quilt. I also incorporated cork fabric for the rustic fence. I used marathon embroidery thread, Quilters dream poly blend batting. I used my method of fusing Mistyfuse on batik fabric and using my pinking shears for the bushes and trees. I think this is one of my favorite pieces. The colors and the serenity of the scene is very soothing.
2019
Don't Even Think About It!
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Inspiration for this owl portrait came after viewing the photograph by Ken Conger (kencongerphotography.com). His eyes just drew me in and I knew I had to create him. This quilt has yarns and roving to create the feathered look in addition to threads. His eyes and beak are hand painted and reverse appliqued. He measures 20" x 19".
You Light Up My Life
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Photo inspiration by Sue Ottinger Bullock. I used a new medium for this quilt. Craftex paper. I used Tsukineko Ink to provide texture and depth as well as adding wool batting for height, I believe this is one of the first quilts I used Pro-Chem opaque paints as well. I hope I did justice to the famed Maine lighthouse. I used marathon embroidery thread, Quilters dream poly blend and wool batting. I also used my method of fusing Mistyfuse on batik fabric and using my pinking shears for the bushes.
Follow Me
This Zebra quilt was made as a challenge for me to enter it into the Albuquerque New Mexico Fiber Arts show. She won third place. Originally her title was “do the stripes make my butt look big” but I wasn’t sure if my sense of humor would be appreciated, so Follow Me was it. I used marathon thread, wool roving, Quilters Dream poly blend and wool batting. There are as much as 3 layers of wool in areas on the Zebra, and after many difficulties decided I needed an industrial strength Mid Arm. I got my Innova Mid- Arm and haven’t regretted that purchase. He measures 18 x 23 3/4 inches
Your Light Still Shines in Our Memories
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Inspired by a watercolor by Paul DeRemigis Jr. This lighthouse is located in Cape Henelopen, DE and is dedicated to my dearest friend, Kenny. He lived in Lewes, DE and we visited the park together several times. He recently passed and I miss him every day. I used ProChem transparent and Opaque paints to create this quilt. I used marathon embroidery thread and Quilters dream poly blend batting to create the texture and depth. Measures 13 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches
Kay's Family Farm
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This was a very challenging commission piece, that I learned a lot from. It is 16 x 24 inches. Using prochem acrylics and fabric medium I painted the whole cloth. Doing the field was especially challenging. I tried several different colors of thread to create the field, and as a result I had a build up of thread in one area. I attempted to remove the build up and instead found that I created a unique way to create the ‘fuzziness’ of the tops of the hay. Both of us were really pleased with the end result.
Grux
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This was another commission piece for a dear friend as a birthday gift for another friend. It’s about 8 x 9 inches. It was inspired by Hans Paschel’s photo of his beloved dog Grux. The photo was shot at night and was very challenging to create. I used Prochem acrylic paints with fabric medium and Fabrico markers to paint this whole cloth quilt. I also used pearl white Tsukineko inks for the moon.
To All the Girls I've Loved Before
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This quilt is in honor of my friend Kenny. He collected frogs and the song has a special meaning for us. I painted the quilt with prochem acrylic paint. It is a whole cloth quilt inspired by Ken Conger photo.
Meet Karma
This quilt has a special meaning to me, one that unfortunately taught me to not trust someone on line. I painted him with Inktense pencils and used cork to make the tree bark and frame. I also used leather to create the mountain he is sitting on. I used Tsukenko Ink to shade the rock. I used marathon embroidery thread, Quilters dream poly blend and wool batting. Measures 23 x 20 3/4inches.
It's Not Flavored
This quilt was another quilt inspired by photographer Ken Conger. He was very challenging due to the water colors and how to represent the water. I painted the submerged rocks first, then painted the water. I used a high gloss varnish paint additive to make the water shine and the rocks that are covered by the water glisten. I used transparent acrylic paints and Golden 900 fabric medium. I used marathon embroidery thread, Quilters dream poly blend and wool batting. On the eyes I used the diamond glaze to make the eye shine bright. Measures 15 5/8 x 20 1/4
My Ship Has Come In
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Inspired by a photo taken by my cousin Mark Darrell. I used ProChem acrylic opaque paints to create this small 9 1/4in x 10" quilt.
Teddy Down Under
Inspired by photo taken by Amber Lowell, this quilt measures 13 x 16 ¾ inches. I used a lot of wool roving to create this cute Koala. I used scraps of leather for his claws and painted him with Derwent Inktense pencils. I used a cork fabric that I colored with Tsukineko inks for the tree limbs. After extensive thread painting, I added three dimensional leaves of fabric and a leather frame.
I'll Be Watching You
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This quilt of a red-tailed hawk was inspired by photo taken by Mena Brunette. The quilt is all hand painted using Derwent Inktense pencils and Tsukineko inks. I also used Diamond Glaze on the talons, eyes and beak. I made it dimensional using Trapunto technique. It is 21" x 12 3/4".
2018 & Prior
Shy Suitor
Ken Conger’s photograph inspired this 500,000 plus stitch count thread painting. It measures 23 ¾ x 17 inches. I was intrigued by the color of the eye on this otherwise dull colored bird, that evidently is this color during mating season to attract a mate. I painted him with Derwent Inktense pencils and started stitching. I used multiple layers of wool to give him dimension and used a scalloped type edge for the finish.
Zumwalts Meadow Kings Canyon National Park
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This quilt was featured in the book Inspired by the National Parks: Their Landscapes and Wildlife in Fabric Perspectives,published July 28, 206. The collection of 177 original art quilts traveled throughout the US, exhibiting in various quilt shows and expos. I used applique and paining techniques and then I quilted it on my longarm. This quilt measures approximately 24 x 36 inches.
Tulips
This quilt is 8 ½ x 12 ¾ inches. I created this to teach a class. My goal was to have very little cost so that anyone that wanted to learn to use Tsukeniko Inks would be able to without purchasing a lot of inks. I used two color inks and some wool batting so that there would be texture to the quilt.
Andy's Sushi
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I created this quilt using batiks and I painted the eagle on prepared for dye fabric. It was inspired by a photo taken by Andrew Stroble.
Flaps Couldn't Believe His Luck!
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This quilt was inspired by a trip to the Jemez Reservation in New Mexico. This skull was hanging off of a crossbar entrance to a ranch . Using hand-dyed cheese cloth, wool and alpaca fibers along with yarn. I created this one of a kind wall hanging. The skull is hand painted with Derwent Inktense pencils and Tsukineko Inks. He was then appliqued to the background. I used two layers of netting to dull the background and make the skull the focus. The small buzzard was from a piece of fabric that I had felted to create some of the detritus hanging off of the skull. My husband called him Flaps, after the buzzard in the Jungle Book so of course I added him to the quilt.
Beaded Iris
While attending the Mancuso quilt show in Hampton roads Virginia, I took a class in beading taught by Mary Stori. I purchased the geode from her and created this small Iris. It is beaded on a piece of hand dyed wool using the peyote beaded such to secure the geode. Measures 9 x 9 1/2 inches
Shenandoah Tree
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This tree is from a photograph taken by Kristina Sword while on a motorcycle trip through the Blue ridge mountains. The tree is hand-painted using Derwent Inktense pencils and appliqued to the background. I then used pinking shears and created leaves from batik fabric and thread painted them on the branches. This quilt is 8 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in.
Got Insurance?
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This quilt was inspired by a photograph I got from a free photo website www.unsplash.com, I used Derwent Inktense pencils and dyed cheesecloth to create this piece. He measures 27 3/4 in x 20 in.
Dinner is Served
This quilt was inspired by a Ken Conger photo. I used Derwent Inktense pencils to paint the kingfisher and fish, then appliqued him to a batik background. He measures 16 1/2 in x 13 3/8 in.
Jemez Mesa
This quilt was inspired by a trip to Jemez New Mexico. I used hand-dyed cotton ribbon, wool roving and yarn to create the dimensions. I also used Derwent Inktense pencils to add color and dimension to the quilt. It is 15 1/4 in x 22 3/8 in.
Someone Say Catnip?
This quilt was inspired by a photo taken by Ken Conger. It is one of my favorite quilts. I used cork fabric to create dimension in the tree this great cat is hiding behind. The tiger is hand-painted using Derwent Inktense pencils and then thread painted. I appliqued the tiger to the background, then built the tree with the cork. He measures 26 3/4 in x 32 3/8 in.
I'm Parched!
This quilt was inspired by a trip to Jemez New Mexico. I made the horns out of Alpaca wool needle felted onto muslin, then stuffed with wool and stitched down onto the background. I painted the background using Derwent Inktense Pencils and created the bushes using Solvy V wash-away stabilizer, netting and thread. I then appliqued the skull to the background and thread painted details. Measures 23 1/2 x 19 inches
Sequoia Snow
This quilt was inspired by trip out west. We stayed in the Yosemite National park and woke to this misty snowy scene. I used wool roving, and netting to create the dimensional clouds, then thread painted the trees onto the background. I used Derwent Inktense pencils and Tsukineko pearl ink to create depth in the trees and the mountains. This quilt measures 17 1/4 in x 21 1/4 in.
Bodie Truck
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We visited an abandoned mining town in the Sierra Nevada mountains and took many photos, one of which inspired this truck. I used Derwent Inktense pencils and metallic Tsukineko inks to create this quilt that has been claimed by my husband. The grass in front of the truck was thread painted on Solvy V stabilizer and thread painted on. The frame was made using Bosal foam to add a stiffness, creating a realistic frame.
Basking in Love
This quilt was inspired by a Ken Conger photo. The look in the baby orangutan's eyes just captivated me. The dimensional Leather hands were challenge for me and my sewing machine. I hadn't purchased my mid arm yet. I used Derwent Inktense pencils and wool roving to create this quilt. This wall hanging measures 21 1/2 in x 18 1/2 in.
Waterfall Mesa
This quilt was inspired by a trip to the Jemez New Mexico. I used yarns and wool roving to create the trees and bushes. Derwent Inktense pencils helped create dimension in the mesa. I used Setacolor opaque fabric paints for the sky. This quilt measures 17 1/2 in x 20 5/8 in.
Let it Grow
This quilt was inspired by a painting done by Tony Abetya, a well known artist from New Mexico. The owners, K. Halstead and C. Brinkman provided pictures as a reference in making this queen sized quilt. Over 35 different fabrics were used as well as Derwent Inktense pencils to create color and dimension. Each element of this quilt was hand drawn and appliqued.
Did You Hear the One About...
This quilt was inspired by a photo by Ken Conger. It measures 16 1/2 in x 13 in. I used Derwent Inktense pencils and wax pastels. The entire quilt is painted, then quilted
Well I've Never Been to Spain
This quilt is 44 ¾ x 23 ¾ inches. It was inspired by a photo taken by Tim Walker while visiting Rhonda Spain. I used yarn fibers and commercial fabric that I then painted to create the depth of the rocks, water and background. I also used wool batting to create depth to the piece in addition to the Derwent Inktense and Tsukinko Inks. I appliqued the rock arches and the houses in the background as well.
El Capitan
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I had the privilege to travel to Yosemite and see El Capitan in person. At the shop they sold photographs of El Capitan and I fell in love the with winter scene and the way the sun made the top appear as if it were on fire. I was not painting at the time, but I experimented with foils, glitter, Sulky holoshimmer thread and metallic thread. I used batting for the snow in the water and sheer chiffon over the shiny orange fabric. I used wool roving to simulate the clouds and covered it with white netting and stitched over it to tack it down. I got permission from the photographer Michael Frye to create the quilt inspired by his photo with the understanding I would not sell the quilt. I used inks to color some of the clouds surrounding the mountain.
Pika Boo
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This small 13" x 9" quilt inspired by a Ken Conger photo was painted using ProChem paints and Derwent Inktense pencils. I used him to demonstrate thread painting at the Library of Congress.
Doug's Lobster and Sushi Bar
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Inspired by a Brian Lockwood Photo, this quilt measures 8 3/4" x 11". He's hand painted with ProChem paints and quilted with Marathon transparent thread. I used a high gloss varnish to add a shine to his head and part of the body that is out of the water.
Blue Tulip
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This quilt was painted using three Tsukineko inks on prepared for dye fabric and thread painted. It's approximately 8 x 12 inches.
Building A Life Together - No Egrets
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This quilt was inspired by A Ken Conger photo. I painted the egrets then appliqued them to the background. I made some sticks out of fabric then appliqued them in the nest. I used Derwent Inktense pencils to paint the birds and the water.
Strawberry Moose
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This quilt is from a photo my husband took in the Grand Tetons. He had me pose by the water and unbeknownst to me the female moose was coming out of the water directly behind me. My husband said she was after my hair because it looked like straw. Since I have Strawberry blonde hair, I labeled it strawberry moose. I used Derwent Inktense pencils to add depth to the commercial fabric. I then cut up pieces of batik fabric for the leaves then stitched them down. All the thread painting is free motioned.
Orangutan
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This 24" x 24" quilt was painted using Derwent Inktense pencils. I used cork for the tree and painted it with the pencils. I used Alpaca and dyed wool roving captured in netting. He is part of a wonderful book by Donna Marcinkowski Desoto On Endangered Species.
Puma
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I painted this beautiful Costa Rican Puma using Derwent Inktense pencils, commercial fabrics for the background overlay. He measures 24" x 24"
He is part of a wonderful book by Donna Marcinkowski Desoto On Endangered Species
Racoon
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He is Approximately 18" x 24". The quilt was inspired by a Judi Wigglesworth painting. I used a product called Shrink magic for the bark and created a dimensional quilt where the racoon is coming out of the log. The racoon was painted with Tsukineko ink and Derwent Inktense pencils. I used hotfix ribbon for the grass in front. The biggest challenge was mounting him on a canvas frame.
Robin
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This small quilt, approximately 8" x 10" was a birthday gift. I used a commercial fabric background and painted the robin using Inktense pencils and I appliqued him on the background.
To Infinity and Beyond
This quilt was part of A book "Fly me to the moon" by Susan Miller Jones". I used Tsukineko inks and Derwent Inktense pencils to create this quilt. Measures 18 x 30 inches
Red Tailed Hawk, Windcaves
This 24" x 24" quilt was a combination of commercial fabrics that I painted to enhance the background and the caves, and the Hawk was hand painted using Derwent Inktense pencils and appliqued onto the background, I thread painted the flowers and the background.
He is part of a wonderful book by Donna Marcinkowski Desoto on The National Parks.
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Hairy nosed Wombat
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This 24" x 24" was a combination of commerical fabrics for the background that I enhanced with inks and the wombat that was painted on PFD fabric and appliqued to show him coming out of the tunnel. The flowers are wool that I applied to the quilt using a tiny sead bead for the center.
He is part of a wonderful book by Donna Marcinkowski Desoto On Endangered Species
Heavenly View
This 28 1/2 " x 23" quilt was inspired by a Ken Conger photo of a church in Scotland. I used Derwent Inktense pencils to paint the view in the window. I used cork for the floor, and leather for the shutters and hinges and chair, I enhanced them by painting with the pencils and inks. The throw is a dimensional throw, using Japanese fabric and tacking it onto the quilt.