According to Youssef’s wife, Lindsay, Youssef was impeccably fashionable from “toe to ankle”. I wasn’t completely sure what that meant until I opened up the box of his clothing and saw his fabulous collection of striped socks. Read more >
A Loving Grandmother
Nina’s grandmother, Suzanne, had a penchant for clean, well-refined lines. She led a well-ordered life, full of love for her granddaughter. She dressed neatly and loved flowers and the color blue. Read more >
Remembering Sorrel
The first thing that hit me when I opened Sorrel’s box of clothes was the sweet honey smell of baby skin. Read more >
Alfredo’s Map: A Memorial Quilt
From everything his daughter, Phyllis, shared with me about Alfredo, the thing that stood out most was his dedication to his work and the work that he did with his hands. Read more >
Frances’ Flower
The idea that I would ever get to make a quilt out of cashmere never really crossed my mind until recently. I was asked by my friend, Ruth, to make a memorial quilt to honor her mother, Frances, who passed away last fall. Read more >