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

Bring a pop of color into your home with this handmade ceramic vase, wheel-thrown and painted in vivid majolica glazes. Perfect for fresh flowers, dried arrangements, or as a statement art piece on its own. #pottery #etsyreview #ceramics #soldonetsy #etsyshop

Two quilted place mats in shades of bright teal. #pieced #springtable

It may still be white and wintery outside--isn't it time for some bright cheery place mats in shades of teal. At least that is my thought. #tabledecor #soldonetsy #quiltedmats #spring #artistmade

Two quilted place mats in shades of grey. Pieced. #homedecor

And in my "spare" time I am trying to add to my place mat collection as I prepare for the Paradise City Arts Festival in Marlborough, MA later this month. #finecraft #tablemats #paradisecityartsfestival #soldonetsy

Glimpse of the moon is an original art quilt with the moon just peeking through the grasses, At 13 by 60 inches it works as a wall hanging for that long narrow spot or use it as a bureau scarf. #originalquilt #abstractfiber #artistmade

Detail of the quilt showing some of the many fabrics used to create the overall effect. #quilting #fabricart

Normally, as a deadline approaches, I worry which quilt to finish. This time though, thanks to the half time show I just had to make this quilt with its flowing grass. What do you think? #artquilt #pieced #soldonetsy #baltimorehandmade #craftcouncil #original #art

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

Two quilted table mats pieced in soft teal colors shown with soft colored house plants. #craftcouncil #paradisecityartsfestival #teal #pieced #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls

Sometimes we need a moment of calm. That is why I made these quilted mats in soft teal. What do you think? #tablemats #soldonetsy #makermade #craftcouncil

My first quilt of the new year with the golden sun rising from the dark horizon into the many colors of the grey sky. #modern #contemporary #art #original

And it is done. My first quilt of the new year which I call not surprisingly "first light". What do you think? It is 31 by 60 inches. #artquilt #etsy #soldonetsy #craftcouncil #paradisecityartsfestival #pieced #quilt

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

An original art quilt with the sun rising from the verdant green of the horizon into the bright blue of the sky. Beneath the near landscape is shades of teal dancing in the light. 20 by 40 Inches. #landscape

How sweet. As the temperature outside flirts with 0, I get to send my quilt "spring dance" to its new home. Thanks Etsy. #etsy #artquilt #spring #makermade #quilt #pieced #soldonetsy

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

Long pieced wall hanging with the dark grasses at the bottom swaying up to the lighter colors of the sky--all pieced in soft blues with hints of tan and French blue. 13 by 60 inches. #pieced #quilted #original

Sweet--my quilt "gentle marsh" found its new home. Thanks Etsy. #artquilt #wallhanging #etsy #soldonetsy #tabletopper #centerpiece #quilt #art

A long pieced quilt made of many thin strips of cotton fabric sewed through the cotton batting onto the back, then intensely quilted to capture the many colors of the season. #quiltsky #coloroftheday #autumncolors

A detail of my new quilt against the wonderful colors of the season.

What fun I had trying to capture the sheer joy and variety of the colors of the season. I call this "abstractions of autumn". What do you think? Is it a wall hanging, table centerpiece or bed throw? #quilted #pieced #originalfiber #quiltstudio #art #collage #etsy #soldonetsy

Original art quilt "bright morning" pieced and quilted of hundreds of thin strips of cotton fabric carefully arranged to create a sun rising above the distnat green of the hills. 40 by 40 inches. #quiltsky #art #landscape #women'sart #coloroftheday

Detail shot of my quilt "bright morning" showing some of the many fabrics used to create the overall effect. "abstractart "fabric art #abstracttextile

And now for a bit of joy. Here is my latest art quilt "bright morning" as we await the nor'easter. What do you think? #quilt #artquilt #etsy #soldonetsy #shelburnefalls #makermade #quiltstudio

Quilted and pieced table mats in the soft reds of the season with just a hint of sparkle of green. #fabricart #tableart

Time to celebrate the season with these quilted rust red place mats that echo the colors of autumn. What do you think? #etsy #soldonetsy #tablemats #quiltstudio #makermade

Four quilted place mats in different shades of blue. #tabledecor

What fun I had making these blue place mats. Which would you choose? #quiltedmats #etsy #soldonetsy #pieced #tablemats

New table runner pieced of over 40 fabrics with a bright yellow sun running between the many rich and shaded colors of blue. The quilting provides a regular pattern on the back. #quiltstudio #sunshine #shelburnefalls #tabletopper

A bit of cheer for a Monday morning which--alas--we probably need. Doesn't this table runner remind you of the sun on the perfect summer day? #etsy #soldonetsy #tabledecor #pieced #centerpiece #makermade #art

Quilted place mats in chartreuse paired with rich dark brown. What do you think? #pieced #washable #chartreuse

Sometimes we just need a bit of bright colors to cheer us as the night deepens. At least that was my thought. #quilted #tabledecor #holidaydecor #etsy #soldonetsy #makermade

Two quilted place mats pieced using shades of purple and violet. #makermade #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls

Don't these new quilted place mats in rich purples remind you of the night sky? At least that was my thought. #tabledecor #soldonetsy #purplemats

A table runner pieced of more than 40 strips of cotton fabric against the blue sky and distant views of the village. #shelburnefalls #tablecenterpiece #nautical

Don't you love the deep rich colors of blue against the water with the Village of Shelburne Falls in the distance? My latest table runner. #etsy #tabledecor #quilt #quiltsky #makermade #soldonetsy

New quilted place mats in shades of a nautical French blue against the cloudy sky in Shelburne Falls, MA. #quiltstudio #washable #pieced #quiltsky

Don't you love these softer blues against the clouds? Elegant and modern. New washable quilted mats. #etsy #soldonetsy #tabledecor #quilts #makermade

Studies of the moonrise is an original art quilt showing the many subtle colors of the landscape as the moon rises against the distant horizon. #fabric art #shelburnefalls #bestofetsy #etsy

A detail of my most recent art quilt showing some of the many cotton fabrics used to create the overall effect.

Sometimes we need a bit of calm to contemplate. This is my latest art quilt "studies of the moonrise-1". What do you think? #artquilt #art #moonrise, #quilts #makermade #pieced #women'sart #etsy #soldonetsy

Two quilted place mats in shades of soft lavender and purple. #tabledecor

Sometimes amid the chaos, we need that simple calm beauty that colors can provide, don't we #placemats #lavender #quilts #etsy #soldonetsy #makermade

Six pieced and quilted place mats in shades of red against black to add a sophistication and warmth to your dining decor. #moderndining #quilts #quiltsky #contemporaryred

I just finished this custom order for six custom place mats in shades of cheery red with a black back. What a statement they make? What do you think? #customorder, #etsy #soldonetsy #placemats #diningdecor #makermade #quiltstudio

Quilted glass case pieced of more than 20 thin strips of cotton fabric in shades of red with yellow center. 3 by 6 inches. #quiltstudio #quiltedcase

Brighten your day or maybe that of a friend with this new quilted glass case in bright red with yellow accents. At 3 by 6 inches it protects most glasses from scratches and dust. What do you think? #quiltedcase #etsy #soldonetsy #makermade #gift

Modern art quilt showing the sun rising above the green horizon into the golden sky. The land is varied shades of grey. 20 by 40 inches. #quilt #quiltsky#originalquilt #makermade

This Saturday and Sunday are the tax free days in Massachusetts. Why not come for the Bridge of Flowers race and stay to shop our many galleries? #shelburnefalls,ma #bof #roadrace #taxfree #artquilts #womensart #etsy #soldonetsy

Sketch of the marsh is an original art quilt with the green grasses stretching upward to the sky and hints of blue just peeking through. #pieced #quilted #wallart #tabledecor

Detail shot of new quilt showing some of the many fabrics used to achieve the overall effect.

Done. I call this quilt "sketches of the marsh" with the blue sky peering through the green grasses. Wouldn't it look great in that long narrow spot. Or use as a bureau scarf. What do you think? 13 x 60 in. #etsy #soldonetsy #quilt #quiltsky #womensart #monday #nautical #originalart

A pieced table runner using many thin strips of cotton fabric to create the overall effect. #pieced #art #tabledecor

Yes, this teal table runner is long--six feet--and the strips begin life at 3/4 inch--but don't you love the effect? Thanks Etsy. #etsy #soldonetsy #quilts #tablerunner #makermade #pieced

A selection of quilted place mats in the rich warm browns and golds of autumn with just a hint of tan and chartreuse. #tabledecor #washablemats

Soon it will be autumn. I love all the rich warm colors of the season, don't you? #quilts #quiltsky #soldonetsy #makermade

Pieced art quilt composed of many different fabrics with the sun rising into a golden sky above the reds and purples of the distant horizon. Beneath the land is the dusty greens of autumn. #quilted #originalart #landscape

A detail image of my new quilt showing some of the many cotton fabrics used to create the overall effect. #collage #improv #quiltsky

I call this latest quilt "musings on autumn". I love the subtle colors of the light with the sun rising above the many joyous colors of the horizon. What do you think? #artquilt #originalquilt #art #women'sart #etsy #soldonetsy #piecedart