Tag Archive | patchwork
Early Spring
It seems that Atlanta is trying to skip spring and go straight to summer. The temperature in Atlanta has been in the 80′s this week. We can’t let that happen! There are many reasons we need spring. Spring gets you in the mood to throw out the old and start something new. Start something new [...]
Learning to Bead With Mary Stori
The highlight of my time at the AQS Quilt Show was my beading class with Mary Stori. Most quilters recognize her as the queen of embellishments on quilts, and she has written several books on the subject. She was a delightful teacher, and I learned a lot. The question is whether it will stick! Keep [...]
Home From the AQS Quilt Show
I left Atlanta Thursday and flew to Philadelphia en route to the AQS Quilt Show in Lancaster, PA. Literally, the first shop I noticed on my way to baggage claim was a Life is Good shop! It seemed to sum up my feelings perfectly about life at that moment. I took it as a sign [...]
Colored Girl Dreams On Loan to Bowden Senior Center
Colored Girl Dreams is on loan to the H.J.C. Bowden Multi-Purpose Senior Center in East Point. It is part of the Clara Ford Foundation Tour of Quilts.
Pretty and Strong — A Delta Sigma Theta Quilt
I plan to spend a significant amount of time this year making red and white quilts. My sorority Delta Sigma Theta celebrates its centennial next year, and I am sure I will want to gift some quilts. Pretty and Strong is the first. This 38 x 38 inch wallhanging is embellished with buttons, appliqued elephants [...]
My Beautiful Day Hangs in Law Office
When I went to visit Attorney Bedelia Hargrove recently at her office, imagine my surprise when I was greeted by one of my quilts. My Beautiful Day, which I made in 2008, hangs in Bedelia’s conference. Unfortunately, my picture does not do it justice, but after all these years, it is still a happy, beautiful [...]
Lovett Lady Lions Reach the Final Four
Congratulations to the Lovett Lady Lions for reaching the Final Four of the State Basketball Championships for the first time ever! When India was a senior, the team reached the Sweet Sixteen for the first time, and that was very exciting. I am proud to know that the team has continued to reach new heights. I [...]
Welcome to the Family, Avery Elizabeth!
My loyal collector Judge Patsy Porter did not stop after commissioning Welcome to the World, Avery Elizabeth!. She decided that the new grandparents needed a keepsake quilt also. Welcome to the Family, Avery Elizabeth! is for the grandparents. It is also done in pinks and greens with hearts in the center blocks, but the back of [...]
Welcome to the World, Avery Elizabeth!
My most loyal collector shows up at each baby shower with one of my unique creations. Judge Patsy Porter commissioned Welcome to the World, Avery Elizabeth! for the expectant parents. The quilt features a heart motif in pinks and greens. A wedding day photo of the parents is included on the label.
Midnight Masquerade
Fat Tuesday is here. My quilt Midnight Masquerade should get you in the mood for a mysterious celebration.
