Christmas is over and the NEW YEAR is coming ...

This tree skirt was made

for my sister, Ande.
The diameter is 60".

Each section has the quilting of Kanji words: hope,trust, faith,loyalty,gratitude,love,peace and truth. I wrote one word on each of the sections and quilted them. The piece is reversible.

Table Runner

Christmas gifts galore this year, all handmade. Hope the families enjoy the gifts of heritage that they will be receiving. All sewing has been done to fulfill my creative side, however, each gift was especially made-designed-and material chosen just for the person the gift was intended.

May all of you have a peaceful and successful holiday season. Those of you who are traveling, Please take all precautions and care in getting back to your homes.

Early Christmas

Well I mailed the christmas package to my daughter, April, two weeks ago. I wanted to make sure the kids gifts were 'under the tree' for christmas. I did not hear back that the package had arrived, so I asked. Lo and Behold those two NOSEY TEENAGERS opened the package and then proceeded to UNWRAP the gifts.... So now Christmas presents have been received I can now show the 'Black, White and Red Allover' twin sized quilt made for Tyler Welch. I used a choice expression when I was told that they had opened the gift early, but I won't share it here.

Adam and Marisa

Here is the happy duo. Adam was at my house last night with Marisa, I caught them in a sweet moment. Adam is the youngest of my 6 children. He recently graduated from UofA with a degree in Linguistic's. He returned to Washington after graduation. He will be going to work in Chile in January 2009. Marisa and Adam met while he was still here in Tucson, last summer. Their friendship has grown and they are a wonderful couple. I am happy to see him smile and laugh and enjoy this part of his life. While they were here they put the lights on the Christmas tree. I was glad that I didn't have to do it this year.

By the way Adam has a birthday on Monday. Dec 8, 1977 was his birthdate. I still remember holding his warm, chubby body in my arms. I am so proud of the MAN you have become Adam. I love you.

Here is TRADITION

Whether they knew it or not, the grandchildren were performing a part of the past traditions of my christmas with my own children. In the '80's' I made and sold Christmas Gingerbread houses and with the help of my own children we made them look marvelous and smell wonderful. This year my daughter, Paula- and her three girls assisted in the tradition of Christmas Gingerbread house building... here is a photo of her, Paula, and the girls, Jordan, Tori and Morgan... in the last 3 yrs I have enjoyed the building of the gingerbread houses with other family members....Aaron and Sonya's family and Cindy's girls.... Also in 2006 Amelia Jacquelyn Lougy was born, I was able to be with the Lougy's during this wonderful event....at that time we also did a 'house' for the kids while waiting for MISS AMELIA to arrive... I know her Mother was worn out but the rest of us had a good time...

Baby Quilt

I have a friend who had her first baby in October. During the summer I started this quilt to give to little "Alex Poag" upon his birth. I had foot surgery in August, so it was the perfect thing to do while unable to use my sewing machine.

The quilt is from a printed design panel entitled Noah's Ark. I had a friend with an embroidery machine and she was able to print out Alex's name for me, and I took that piece and placed it inside the flag that used to bear the title Noah, replaced now with Alex-making it personalized. Pearl Cotton embroidery thread was used to do the hand quilting. I hope that Alex stays warm and cozy when nestled in it.

Pillowcases anyone?

I have made many items this year. From Huge Quilts to small ones.. then placemats, pillowcases, potholders, decorative wall hangings, christmas items, and I am going to make some coasters (which are so needed to protect the end tables). So anyone interested in helping me build a true business website I would welcome the help and interest.

I have sold some of my items this year, and would love to share my fabric art with others.

Here is a sample of the pillowcases.... You cannot see the fine detail work done in the stitching, but I used decorative stitches that are time consuming on each of the pillowcases.