I’m honored to have two pieces of art – Peacock Quilt and Coiled Fabric Bowl in Turquoise, in the upcoming exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (WMQFA) in Cedarburg. The exhibit, Second Fiber Arts Biennale: Wisconsin State of the Art, runs from July 16 until October 18, 2015. I have been working on the Peacock Quilt for four years and finished it just in time to enter the quilt for consideration for this exhibit. The peacock quilt began by embroidering a t

Just a few photos of my newest grandchild. And because I can't leave out the other grandchildren, their photos too. Nick, Nickolas James, was born June 15 weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. Here he is all ready to go home from the hospital. My granddaughter Hailey, 13, with her new cousin Nick. Adorable but dirty, my grandson Tommy, 3, with his new buddy Nick.

As I mentioned last time, a grandson is expected soon, actually June 9, This will be my third grandchild and, like the two before, I am making the bedding for the baby's crib. The baby's dad is an avid duck hunter. So when the soon-to-be parents found marsh baby decals with cattails, ducks, frogs, and turtles, they knew it had to be the baby's room theme. I told them I have made a turtle quilt. They loved the idea and were really excited to have it be the bedding. Simplicity'