Two quilted place mats in lavender against the yellow of a forsythia. #spring

Ah April. The month of lilacs, crocuses, warmth and today alas--a cold cold rain. Here's some new lavender table mats to brighten the soul. #tablemats #lavender #etsy #quiltstudio

Quilted table mats in the dark warm colors of plum held against a modern art quilt with the sun rising. #plum

What is there about the rich colors of purple that I crave in early spring? #quiltedmats #tabledecor #soldonetsy #quiltstudio

A pieced and quilted original work with the yellows of the sun surrounded by the greys and gentle browns of the spring.

Today I am packing my quilt "the promise of spring" so it can head for its new home. Thanks Paradise City. #artquilt #wallart #quiltstudio #pieced #quilted

Me showing the back of one of my quilts hanging in my studio. #pieced #quilted #artistmade

So nice to have my studio back together again after Paradise City. Drop by if you are in Shelburne Falls. #quiltstudio #artquilts #shelburnefalls #artistmade

A detail shot of the new quilt with the sun rising from the distant warm browns of the horizon into the rich but complex blues of the sky.

Progress on the new quilt. What do you think? #workinprogress #artquilt 3piecing #quiltstudio

An original art quilt pieced of many bright colos of fabric showing the sun rising into the vivid yellow, magenta and red sky from the blue landscape. 16 by 40 inches. #landscape

Today I get to send my quilt "sketch of sunrise" off to its new home. Thanks Etsy. #etsy #artquilt #wallart #art #quiltstudio

A detail of the new quilt showing some of the many fabrics used to create the colors of the sky with a yellow sun at the bottom.

Slowly, there is more progress on the new quilt. #piecing #quilt #original #art #quiltstudio

Pieced art quilt with the sun rising boldly from the distance teal hills above the nearby water. The sky is a complex shade of blue with hints of stars. 40 by 40 inches.#pieced #quilted #landscape

And another quilt that found its new home at the Baltimore Craft Show. Thanks to the Craft Council for all your hard work. #artquilt #quiltstudio #craftcouncil #baltimorecraftshow #makermade

A selection of quilted table runner showing some of the many color combinations I have, Pieced of thin strips of cotton fabric.

And now for a bit of calm color. A selection of quilted table runners. What do you think? #tabledecor #soldonetsy #makermade #quiltstudio #quilted #piecing

A fabric covered box featuring cats

A lined fabric box open with the lid next to it, showing the white polka dot lining. The exterior is black fabric with anthropomorphic cats wearing kimono.

A hinged box covered in blue Sakura fabric with silver highlights

An open, large, hinged box covered in a peacock batik in blues, greens, and purples.

More of the fabric boxes I’ve been making. Using my favorite fabrics so I can see them all the time. #quilting #storage #quiltstudio #quiltsky

An image of my sewing machine making long rows of machine quilting to add texture and depth to the new quilt.

And now for the machine quilting. #workinprogress #quilting #artquilt #pieced #quiltstudio #art

Notes on the dawn is an original art quilt with the sun rising between the blue of the horizon and the teal of the sky. There is lots of action and subtle design within this quilt.

And it's done. I call this quilt "notes on the sunrise". What do you think? It is 42 by 42 inches, machine pieced and quilted. Of course it is an original design. #artquilt #originalquilt #pieced #landscape #etsy #craftcoundil #quiltstudio

Long quilt pieced of many thin strips of cotton fabric with the moon glimpsed through the long marsh grasses.

How nice to get my quilt "blue moon" back after its Photo shoot. I missed it. #artquilt #art #etsy #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls #paradisecityartsfestival

Another detail shot of the new quilt showing the sun rising into the sky surrounded by stripes of blue and teal.

Slowly...slowly...progress. #piecing #workinprogress #quilt #quiltstudio

Detail of the new work in progress showing some of the many strips of fabric used to create the sun rising into the grey colors of the sky. Beneath the distant horizon is shades of purple and magenta. #sunrise #winterscene #abstracttextile

Progress on the new quilt. What do you think? #workinprogress #piecing #quilt #quiltstudio

Modern art quilt that captures the sun rising into the blue sky above the green waves. 20 by 60 inches. #original #quilt #artistmade #pieced #landscape

Well I didn't own this quilt for long. What a great way to end 2025. #artquilt #quiltstudio #art #success #shelburnefalls

A detail shot of the new quilt with the sun rising into the many greys and blues of the sky. #craftcouncil #paradisecityartsfestival #fabricart #quilts

And now I have progress on the new quilt as I return to the studio. I love it when I have a work in progress to let me get back into the flow. #piecing #workinprogress #artquilt #quiltstudio

Two quilted place mats in shades of purple and lavender against a dark background. #pieced #quilt #table

Isn't it time to celebrate the dark mysteries of the winter night with these new quilted place mats? #etsy #tabledecor #quiltedmats #purple #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls

A pieced modern quilt with the sun rising from the bright green hills into the many colors of the sky, 40 by 40 inches. #pieced #contemporary #wallart #fabricart #textileart

Detail of my quilt showing some of the many fabrics used to created the overall effect. #pieced #makermade #paradisecityartsfestival

Another detail shot showing some of the many blues used to created the effect.

Yes, tomorrow will have 5 seconds more daylight than today. Here is my quilt "song of the springtime" which I just finished. What do you think? #artquilt #abstracttextile #art #etsy #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls

Pieced art quilt featuring the sun rising from the dark horizon into the soft greys and lavenders of the sky. #piecing #winter #originalquilt #winterscene #art #abstractfiber

Here's my quilt "the dawning" wishing everyone a Happy Winter Solstice. #solstice #winter #quilt #artquilt #landscape #fiberart #quiltstudio

Machine quilting the new work in progress.

And now for the machine quilting. #artquilt #workinprogress #quiltstudio #quilting #craftcouncil #americanmade #baltimore #paradisecityartsfestival

A selection of quilted place mats in the bright colors of spring. #craftcouncil #americanmade #shelburnefalls

Gradually I am trying to switch my color palette from the rich warms of winter to the fresh colors of spring. Do you also do this? #tabledecor #quiltstudio #springcolors #makermade #quiltedmats #soldonetsy #etsy

Piecing of a new art quilt that uses color and fabric to create the sun rising into the gentle blues and pale pinks of the sky. #quilts

As the cold increases, it is time to start to think spring. A bit of progress on my first quilt celebrating spring. #artquilt #workinprogress #quiltstudio #piecing #spring

A selection of four quilted mats in black and white and chartreuse.

I love it--as soon as I post this image of chartreuse place mats with the black and white ones, I get an order for apple green mats. #customorder #tabledecor #placemats #quilts #quiltstudio

Now that I'm settled in Indiana, it's time to get to work in my new studio. Tons of natural light and it has a CLOSET!! Is it weird that's my favorite part?

#loveofthread #quiltsky #quiltstudio #happyplace

Machine quilting my latest work with the bright colors of the sun rising into the sky. #sunrise #landscape

Some quilts just seem to fall in place and I can't wait until I finish them. #quilting #machinequilting #artquilt #makermade #quiltstudio

An image of the work in progress with machine quilting on the bottom and the top waiting to be finished.

Beginning to machine quilt the new piece. Aren't the differences subtle but significant. #workinprogress #quilting #artquilt #quiltstudio #wallart

Pieced and quilted table mats in the dark rich browns and golds of late autumn. #fabricart

Sometimes, I just have to celebrate the colors of the distant hills. New quilted mats in golden rust tones. What do you think? #etsy #tabledecor #quiltedmats #quiltstudio #makermade

A long pieced table runner in shades of blue with hints of soft yellow and grey. Three colors of quilting thread--soft blue, soft yellow and grey.

Testing out colors of quilting thread for the new piece. What do you think? #workinprogress #artquilt #quiltstudio #quilting #piecing #paradisecityartsfestival #tabledecor

A selection of table runners pieced of many thin strips of cotton fabric in ombre design. #pieced #quilted #centerpiece

Finally getting enough table runners to have a good selection. Which would you choose? #tabledecor #paradisecityartsfestival #quilts #quiltstudio #paradisecityarts #etsy #soldonetsy