Paper pieced using my stash. Quilted by Sue DiVarco. Pattern by Deb Karasik. While undergoing radiation I began making this quilt. Deb Karasik designed the pattern for women beating cancer. Sue quilted it as a gift to me. Women giving strength and hope to other women!
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In Appreciation! Of SueMartha Ross-Mockaitis
Machine pieced using batiks in my stash. Quilted by Sue DiVarco. Sue’s first year as Program Chairperson was interrupted by C-19. Everything stopped and speakers and workshops were cancelled. But the guild board members learned how to Zoom & Sue found a whole new line-up of speakers, this is the board thank you gift to Sue.
Butterflies for MomMartha Ross-Mockaitis
Hand stitched and hand applique using traditional Japanese sashiko surface design. Machine stitched borders, hand quilted. This is a Sylvia Pippen design. I made the Sashiko surface design and loved every stitch! Several of the butterflies were appliqued at my mother’s bedside as I helped her die. My work is inconsistent because her room lightContinue reading “Butterflies for Mom
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Starry NightsMartha Ross-Mockaitis
Paper pieced blocks, machine quilted. This IQI challenge was a great way for me to do a color study and learn how to paper piece stars. The challenge was a great teaching tool for me.