A Log Cabin Style T Shirt Quilt

A Log Cabin Style T Shirt Quilt

Jun 25, 2019 | Quilts

My client brought me a number of t shirts, mainly her University of Northern Iowa college shirts that she had cut and interfaced. She asked if I could make a throw size quilt. I was sure that I could. However, I put off the project because I knew it was going to take...
Signature Quilt and Rag Quilt for a Pet

Signature Quilt and Rag Quilt for a Pet

Dec 7, 2018 | Memory Story, Quilts

I recently created two, new quilts.  The first, shown here, was created by using a cheater quilt at Spoonflower.  I created a fabric group based on the colors my client wanted.  In addition, I designed (with Annie’s help) a special block for the...
Some New Creations

Some New Creations

Nov 19, 2018 | Pillows, Quilts

This is a 12 block T Shirt Quilt for a runner!  She is tall so I used rectangles rather than squares. She sent 12 Christmas runs to make a holiday blanket.  She selected the backing fleece because it reminded her a bit of “ugly sweater” and the blue...
Fringe Movement – Quilt Made from Dance Costumes

Fringe Movement – Quilt Made from Dance Costumes

Nov 7, 2018 | Quilts

What do you call a quilt made from dance costumes?  A fringe movement!  My client sent me 24 costumes that belonged to her now-27-year-old daughter.  I used 20 of them to create this quilt blanket. Each block was underlined in a cotton fabric to add stability.  the...
Plaid Button Down Shirt Quilt Blanket

Plaid Button Down Shirt Quilt Blanket

Aug 1, 2018 | Quilts

A local client arrived at my home with eleven plaid button down shirts  that belonged to her late grandfather.  She asked if I could create a special gift that she could give to her grandmother, who had lost him about three months prior. I send customers to my...