2016

The original photo of this rooster was taken in Hawaii a few years ago. He was typically your black, white and a little orange/brown type of rooster.  Deciding to make him whimsical was the first thought that came to mind when I saw his photo in my files.  This Hawaiian rooster was created to welcome the Chinese New Year of the Rooster using fabric collage method, Elmer’s School glue, cotton fabrics and tulle netting.  (covering the rooster only).  Finished size 25 1/4″ x 26 1/2″

2016

Another abstract piece.  I’m enjoying the process after another class at Asilomar with Patty Hawkins.  Such an incredible and inspirational instructor.

Finished piece 26 1/2″ x 29″

2014

This was started in a Rosalie Dace Asilomar class in the spring of 2014.  My first abstract piece and hopefully  not my last one.  When I hear the word “fire” so many things come to mind: grassfire, flames, heat, sparks, amber,  smoke, light, glow and so much more.  Finished size 28 3/4″ x 29″

2015

The Garibaldi is the official marine state fish of California and is protected in California coastal waters.  It is frequently seen off Santa Catalina Island, California and in La Jolla Cove (San Diego), where it is locally very common.  Can also be seen in the Monterey Bay. The background is made out of 1″x 2 1/2″ strips, then off set to creative a tile background.  A variety of batik fabrics and commercial fabrics were used to create this colorful young Garibaldi fish.  Finished size 15″ x 24″

2014

Using massive amounts of fabrics, the background was collaged and covered with a pale shiney aqua tulle which shimmers when the light is on it. The turtle was covered with an orange tulle.  Finished size 36″ x 30″

2013

Using Gloria Loughman’s tile technique for the background, this quilt was made for a challenge for our local art quilt group.  The challenge was called “Something with a Hole”.  An original design adapted from a photo I took of our ailing Fuji apple tree.  Holding my breath,  a burning tool was used to burn a hole in the apple after the entire piece was completed.  Finished size 38″ x 31″

 2010

The inspiration for this came from a photo I had taken while visiting Guiana.  The 1973 motion picture “Papillon” which featured Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman was based on a novel by French ex-convict Henri Charriere.  Henri was serving a sentence at the notorious prison on Devil’s Island in French Guiana.  Living condition at the prison was described as hellish.  A walking tour of the prison cells made it very clear to the hellish conditions.

The palm leaves are free motion machine embroidered. The entire quilt is raw edge fused applique.  Commercial cottons and batiks were used.   Finished size 34″ x 43″.

2011

Sapo Guapo is entirely constructed using Susan Carlson’s fabric collage method.  The toad is covered in orange tulle to hold down the raw edges of fabric, followed by free motion quilting. The leaf is constructed in the same manner and covered with a dark blue tulle.  Finished size 41″ x 40″