Category Archives: Design

Since last year I’ve been urging our American customers to make quilts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. There are many possible themes for these quilts, which will pass into history and be studied and appreciated 50 … Continue reading →

The QuiltCon Magazine is in stock now, and there is lots of fresh eye candy in this issue. Snap it up now for a preview of the show opening next week in Raleigh NC. If you see me there, be … Continue reading →

Today I am sharing another favorite quilt from Road to California a couple weeks ago. This large scenic quilt was a real crowd-pleaser! There was always a group of admirers clustered around this beautiful piece, and I had to come … Continue reading →

Last night I attended the opening of the 18th Biennial Men’s Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden Colorado. This show is always wildly popular, and last night the opening reception was so packed, I could barely get … Continue reading →

Having just returned from the Road to California quilt festival in Ontario California, I’d like to share this amazing dimensional piece of fiber art by Lys Axelson, who won the Outstanding Artistry award. I spoke to Lys on the phone … Continue reading →

I’ve just come home from the Road to California show today. It was a very quick trip, and I took a 5 am flight back, arriving in single digits and a light dusting of snow. The storm that glanced past … Continue reading →

As you may know, I am a wildlife photographer and I like to make art quilts about environmental topics, and endangered species. I am just now finishing up 2 bear quilts that will be in exhibits later this year. I … Continue reading →

Last night I attended the opening of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit opening at the Lafayette Arts Center. Several of the talented featured artists were attending, along with many local quilters. I enjoyed talking to visitors about my piece “Stardust Mothers“, … Continue reading →

I have a couple quilts traveling in SAQA exhibits. My piece “Stardust Mothers” spent most of 2024 at the DAR Museum in Washington DC. A few months ago I attended the opening of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit in Durango, with … Continue reading →

Does it feel like the world is on fire? The only way I am keeping a clear head is by going into the studio and working on my quilts every day. (And…I’ve been binge-watching all 5 seasons of Emily in … Continue reading →