textiles

Nancy’s Pillows

August 30, 2021

When Nancy’s daughter Nichole reached out to me not long after Nancy’s unexpected death, it was not an easy time. Read more >

Michael’s Tune

September 13, 2018

I always feel a special kinship to the memorial quilts I make that honor other artists. Creating Michael’s Tune was no exception. Read more >

Green Eileen Show Opening

May 6, 2016

I attended the Green Eileen Exhibit opening at the Oregon College of Art and Craft on May 4th and was pleased to see how all of the other artists chose to use their Eileen Fisher garments. Read more >

2022 Graduation Quilts

My Graduation Quilt Project hit its pinnacle this year with the largest number of graduates in a single year, one of which included my son, Lee.
Ted’s Atrium

Perhaps because there are several architects in my own family, or perhaps because I find architecture’s intersection between art and design so compelling, I experienced a sense of excited nervousness at the outset of this memorial quilt project.
Roy’s Light

During my initial conversation with clients, the first thing I ask is for them to share a little bit about their loved one who died.
Deanne’s Song
Charlie’s Tartans