Hawaiian Ripple
This is an example of the Hawaiian quilting method. The stitching follows the outline of the pictures. It looks like the water surround the islands.
This is an example of the Hawaiian quilting method. The stitching follows the outline of the pictures. It looks like the water surround the islands.
For the Little One
This quilt was was created for a couple who had tried for years to conceive. Embroidered blocks have unique snowflakes while one lists the name, date and birth info of the new child. Gifts like these are saved forever and presented again when the child marries as a cherished keepsake.
This quilt was was created for a couple who had tried for years to conceive. Embroidered blocks have unique snowflakes while one lists the name, date and birth info of the new child. Gifts like these are saved forever and presented again when the child marries as a cherished keepsake.
Wedding Gift
Satin rosettes on taffeta made up two twin quilts for a couple's wedding. The colors were suggested by the room's decor.
Satin rosettes on taffeta made up two twin quilts for a couple's wedding. The colors were suggested by the room's decor.
Bicentennial Remembrance
Hand embroidered blocks, beginning with the landing of the Mayflower and ending with Nixon. A compilation of major events in American History. (1492 - 1776)
Hand embroidered blocks, beginning with the landing of the Mayflower and ending with Nixon. A compilation of major events in American History. (1492 - 1776)
Class Is In Session!
Can you identify these scenes from history?
Can you identify these scenes from history?
These initially were embroidered on the bottom tier of a square dance skirt. Twenty years later, the scenes were removed in blocks and lay in a pile until 2008 when it was made into this quilt. This demonstrates what can be done with old, unused hand work.
Kachina Sun
The background represents blowing sand while the backing is black with shades of campfire smoke and burning embers. The smaller stars are symbolic of the sun god. The quilting is stippling with large motifs in trapunto in the four corners.
The background represents blowing sand while the backing is black with shades of campfire smoke and burning embers. The smaller stars are symbolic of the sun god. The quilting is stippling with large motifs in trapunto in the four corners.