I had a great time making these mug rugs for the dog and cat lovers in my family.
I changed the block size for the dogs from 2 to 2.5” so more of the fabric design was visible. For the kitty, I just used cat fabrics and cut each side in one piece. The potholders were made with fabrics out of my stash with a pattern from Pinterest, using a layer of Insulbrite and batting.

“Memories” Probably 10 years ago, Claudia J volunteered to teach a technique using scraps at Quilt College. Two 4 1/2″ pieces of different valued fabrics are magically sewn into two mirror imaged 3 1/2″ blocks. I cut and organize all my quilt scraps after a quilt is completed and thought Claudia’s idea wonderful! When I want to sew but not think too much, I make these little blocks. Now have a quilt! Quilted by Marie Egoroff.

“Argyle Stars” Unusual fabric design and colors my daughter and son-in-law would like, inspired this quilt for their new home. Started as a kit, changed a bit, ordered more fabric to make it bigger. Worked on the blocks during our Fall Zoom Retreat- thought it was rather simple so I could sew and chat. Well received by my daughter! Quilted by Marie Egoroff.

A favorite fabric! Probably in my stash for over 25 years. Decided to use it to fancy cut birds for the center of trivets. Gifts for neighbors. Lesson to myself: Use special fabrics in my stash to bring joy!

My mom and I were asked by my daughter to make a quilt for the Elijah’s Heart House; a respite home for families whose child is undergoing medical treatment. Quilted by Jenice Poff.

I was able to completely finish my new granddaughter’s quilt for Christmas. Quilted by Maria Egoroff.

“Merry and Bright” My raffle donation for the 2025 Portland Midwinter Revels show entitled “Highland Hearth”. Quilted by Chase Lawrence.

I love Lori Holt’s quilts so I bought her book, Vintage Christmas. This table runner was bright and looked like fun to put together.

I needed a special sized quilt to cover the old CD cabinet that we have. This fit perfectly and used up some more of my Little Blocks 365 collection!

“Seeing Stars” This was a block of the month by Deb Messina.
It was supposed to be controlled scrappy.

I was digging through one of my scrap boxes and found this hand embroidered snowman which I have no idea where it came from. So I decided to put it together in a pillow and give it to my neighbor for Christmas.

“Cuddle Quilt” This was originally intended to be a patio quilt but my husband kept bringing it indoors to cuddle under it. I finally relented and brought it inside so that he could watch tv with it. I used several charm squares packets along with my stash to complete it and backed it with minky.

“Marina’s Quilt” I took my time making this sweet quilt for my first grandchild, as I knew she would not be using it in her crib. I wanted her to enjoy the bright colors and patterns on the front and the soft minky on the back. And she does! The quilt went together beautifully with Krista’s excellent instructions and pattern precision. Quilted by Robin Hill.

“Christmas 2015” I was gifted the precuts . And the border fabric was from my online retreat win (from Sharon’s attic) The back is flannel. I decided to do a “big stitching” with pearl cotton on the decorative top border. I used cotton/wool batting.

“My Make-Believe Pond” My daughter used to live by a pond in Florida and that’s my inspiration. I like fairies and frogs so they have found their way into my quilt. I used wool batting because I like the drape and am trying to avoid creases.

Curiosity calls me to “The Free Table” again! I quickly saw that the small squares of hummingbirds and insects needed a home. I decided to make them into mug rugs. As for the Xmas stockings and tree skirts, Janice Healy convinced me at our October meeting that I needed the pile of red and green felt. I love complementing my fabric stash with newly found fabric pieces!

“Simply Amish” I’ve always been intrigued by the Amish culture – its people living simply yet their hearts full of colorful expression. The 6 orphan blocks were found at a NWQ free table some time ago. They were lost in a pile of discards, and I was happy to find them! I had perfectly matching fabrics in my stash, because I had always intended to make an Amish quilt.

“Outdoors in the Pacific NW–Elk” I happened to inherit several yards of beautiful, good-quality flannel. Coupled with my own flannel stash, I began to see a theme of The Pacific Northwest. I used a simple pattern and decided to make 4 lap quilts – each with a different focus – eagle, bear, elk, and dragonfly. My goal was to quilt them (on my longarm) using different techniques and designs. It was great practice!

“A Quilt for Joyce” This quilt was made for my good friend and manicurist of 20 years, in honor of her retirement.

It has become somewhat of a tradition to embroider shirts for these little boys in my life who range in age from 3-8. It’s interactive to see what they are interested in each year.

“Umbrellas” While quilting another Spider Web quilt I asked myself, “What if I made the kite shapes the background and the “web” portion all the same color?” This quilt answers my question.