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 >
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 >
2016 Graduation Quilts
It was hard to find a time when the three recipients of this year’s Graduation Quilt Project could all be in the same place together to receive their quilts. Read more >
A Memorial Quilt With Fish and Flowers
Mary’s daughter, Kathleen, had only three garments that she wanted made into a small memorial wall-hanging. Mary loved the sea and the beach and had silk skirt suit made out of a large fish print. Read more >
Green Eileen: Making a Fashionista Quilt
Back in November I received an invitation from my alma mater, The Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC), to be part of an exhibition wherein all of the artists would create work made out of repurposed Eileen Fisher clothing. How could I say, no?! Read more >