The Rodney Quilt

This quilt is the result of a happy accident. I had started this quilt with a jelly roll gone wrong! After I scratched the first idea, this is how it turned out. I think it is fun and vibrant. Just like my friend, Rodney. This quilt is a gift for her for her help in a very difficult time in my life. SHe was my support and strength. I appreciate her and all she has done for me.

The Christmas Quilt

Last Christmas I made flannel pajama pants for my family. I had so much fabric left over I decided to do a quilt. I wanted to try this design even though it was all hand cutting! I was not too thrilled with a flannel CHristmas quilt. It's not my idea of cute. But, the more I worked on it and after I was able to quilt it myself(exciting!!) the more I love it! I think this is one of the best quilts I have made.

The Denim Quilt

This is one of my new quilts. A friend had started this in 1999! She asked me to finish it for her. The fabrics and design are all hers. I put the borders on and I quilted it myself! I wanted to try to do a more intricate design than an all over pantagram. I think it turned out looking amazing!

Happy Day

Today is a really happy day.
I met with a shop owner and talked about the possiblity of selling some of my quilts in his shop. I had taken a few samples to show, and at the end of the meeting, he bought one! I am so flustery happy! We also talked about having some of the tote bags we make in the shop as well. We are going to come up with a sample one for him. This was the first time I have really marketed myself. And I think I did a pretty good job(patting myself on the back!).

Fabric Flower

I love getting crafty! A friend, Cynthia introduces me to the art of making fabric flowers. I used a felt base with layers of dupioni silk and tulle. I finished it off with a jeweled center. It was fast and fun to make! Unfortunately, I think I have lost it somewhere. I guess this is why you always need to document your work!

Quilting

I just returned from a week long trip to Texas with my friend, Sarah. Her mother, Pam, has a long-arm quilting machine and I was able to learn to quilt on it! It was really scary at first, but I quickly overcame the fear, and found the fun! I was able to take seven quilts (and pay for the extra weight on the airplane!) and got all seven quilted!

The Purses

These are purses, wallets, and pockets that I have been working on.

I love them! They are bright, fun, and very functional.

My sister loved the purse I made for her, so she asked me to make one for her friend.

She gave this to her friend as a birthday present.

This tote bag folds into itself.

It is great as a reusable grocery tote, or as an extra bag to take on a trip!

I added a felt flower and pretty sparkly to the front to give it sophistication.

I made this one as a surprise for my sister. She loved it!