After the Rain 12” X 12” Sold Tubbs Hill is a popular hiking area, a block from my home, that has wonderful trails and views of the lake. I hike there regularly, during all seasons, and often bring my sketchbook to capture the details of plants, wildlife, and the terrain. Each year, spring bursts into […]
Small Works
These little artworks need no description. They are fun, affordable, and perfect for small spaces.
La Petite Pâtisserie
12” X 12” Sold While trekking across the south of France in 2019, my husband and I happened upon this little pâtisserie (pastry shop) in Malaucene, a village located at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Typical of many others across the country, it caught by eye, not only because of the delights inside the […]
Snapshot V
Snapshot V 7″ X 10″ Not Available Free motion thread-sketched by machine on hand-dyed and painted Pimatex cotton, quilted. Studio Art Quilt Associates’ Trunk Show (currently traveling)
Fries and Facetime
Fries and Facetime 4.5″ X 6.5″ (8″ X 10″ matted) Sold At a waterfront park in Astoria, Oregon, I saw this couple enjoying a bite to eat and real facetime — both a much needed break from the isolation and sheltering during the middle of the pandemic. Their laughter and obvious enjoyment of the […]
Snapshot III
Snapshot III 8.5″ X 8.5″ (12″ X 12″ framed) $200 Free motion thread-sketched by machine on hand-dyed, painted and stamped Pimatex cotton, quilted.
Snapshot II
Snapshot II 9″ X 9″ (12″ X 12″ framed) $200 Free motion thread-sketched by machine on hand-dyed painted and stamped Pimatex cotton, quilted. Art on the Green, Coeur d’Alene, ID juried exhibition 2021
Snapshot I
Snapshot I 9″ X 9″ (12″ X 12″ framed) $200 Free motion thread-sketched by machine on hand-dyed Pimatex cotton, quilted. Art on the Green, Coeur d’Alene, ID juried exhibition 2021
Aloft – Notre Dame, Paris
Aloft – Notre Dame, Paris 8” X 8” (12” X 12” framed) Sold I loved visiting Paris in 2019! Notre Dame could only be seen from the outside, due to the fire that had occurred earlier that year. I spent a lot of time looking at the architectural details, and was particularly fascinated by the […]
Bell Tower — Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea, Amalfi
Bell Tower — Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea, Amalfi 10″ X 7″ Not for Sale Our trip trekking the Amalfi Coast of Italy began in the beautiful village of Amalfi. The bells from the beautiful Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea woke us early to begin our day of walking. I have fond memories of sitting in the Piazza del […]
Canal Life – Amsterdam
Canal Life – Amsterdam 10” X 7” Not for Sale Amsterdam is home to many people who live in apartments, houses, or houseboats on the 100 kilometers (60 miles) of canals. The iconic canal houses, many dating back to the 17th century, are very picturesque and painted or photographed regularly. ‘Canal Life’ is a textile […]
Wasabi Cottage -Whidbey Island
Wasabi Cottage – Whidbey Island 10” X 7” Not for Sale ‘Wasabi Cottage – Whidbey Island’ is a textile translation of a sketch that I did while staying at this lovely cottage in 2014. Sketching on location helped to capture the experience of staying there while doing my own private “artist residency”. Artist’s own hand-dyed […]
Reverence – Cologne Cathedral
Reverence – Cologne Cathedral 12″ X 12″ Sold ‘Reverence – Cologne Cathedral’ is a textile translation of a sketch that I did when visiting Germany in 2018. The Gothic architecture of the cathedral and this rib vault, particularly, was awe-inspiring. Free motion thread-sketched by machine on Pimatex cotton, painted and quilted.
Respite
Respite 12” X 12” Sold ‘Respite’ was inspired by visits to a friend’s back yard garden pond. To stand at the edge, hearing the water trickle and the birds sing, brings about an indescribable peace. Fabric collage created with hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with a variety of polyester threads. The pieces of the collage are permanently […]
Tracks I
Tracks I 8” X 8” (12” X 12” framed) $175 After a fresh snow – slowly – tracks begin to appear. What are the stories behind them? Where are these people going? Patterns of any kind fascinate me. I can entertain myself for hours walking in the snow, looking at traces of people, animals, or […]
Tracks II
Tracks II 8” X 8” (12” X 12” framed) $175 After a fresh snow – slowly – tracks begin to appear. What are the stories behind them? Where are these people going? Patterns of any kind fascinate me. I can entertain myself for hours walking in the snow, looking at traces of people, animals, or […]
Tracks III
Tracks III 8” X 8” (12” X 12” framed) $175 After a fresh snow – slowly – tracks begin to appear. What are the stories behind them? Where are these people going? Patterns of any kind fascinate me. I can entertain myself for hours walking in the snow, looking at traces of people, animals, or […]
Twilight I
Twilight I 12″ X 12″ Sold Twilight I was inspired by time spent by the water, just when the sun is at the horizon, about to set. This is such a magical time of day, which photographers refer to as the golden hour. Fabric collage created with hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with a variety of polyester […]
Twilight II
Twilight II 12″ X 12″ Sold Twilight II was inspired by time spent by the water, just when the sun is at the horizon, about to set. This is such a magical time of day, which photographers refer to as the golden hour. Fabric collage created with hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with a variety of polyester […]
Twilight III
Twilight III 8″ X 8″ (12″ X 12″ framed) Commissioned Twilight III was inspired by time spent by the water, just when the sun is at the horizon, about to set. This is such a magical time of day, which photographers refer to as the golden hour. Fabric collage created with hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with […]
Lavender Fields Forever
Lavender Fields Forever 8” X 8” (12” X 12” framed) Private Collection Who doesn’t love the smell of lavender? This was created for friends, who were married at a lavender farm, as a wedding gift. Fabric collage created with hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with a variety of polyester and silk threads. The pieces of the […]
Reflection #10
Reflection #10 12″ X 12″ Sold ‘Reflection #10’ was inspired by the reflection of a large building in the glass windows of a neighboring building. Fabric collage created with commercial and hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilted with a variety of polyester and cotton threads. The pieces of the collage are permanently fused and stitched, prior to quilting.