I started this in a workshop by Nancy Roelfsema. It made me happy while I was working on it and the yellow bias stem work reminds me of sunshine winding in and out of the blues and greens, thus the name “Joy to the World”. (but no bullfrog)
Exhibition Year Archives
Joy to the World
Log Cabin, Flowers and BirdsMyra Janus
I love the old fashioned look of the log cabin pattern using fabrics from my earlier days of making quilts. I wanted to practice my machine applique skills and machine quilting. I designed and made the the quilt myself. The flower patterns were from the book Raw Edge Applique by Sue Nichols and Pat HollyContinue reading “Log Cabin, Flowers and Birds
Myra Janus
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Seeds of FaithCoolPeaces by Karen Jones
As we move through the texture, chaos, fragility and beauty of life…may we be surrounded by and filled up, with seeds of faith.
Edgar Owl & Len PoeLaurie Korte
Meet Edgar Owl & Len Poe, a charming pair of plush owls that embody whimsy and wisdom. Handcrafted with a blend of patterned and solid fabrics, each owl is brought to life through meticulous stitching and appliqué techniques. Their large, button eyes add a captivating, expressive quality, while the stuffed bodies give them a huggable,Continue reading “Edgar Owl & Len Poe
Laurie Korte
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Pik Up StixPat Kroth
Parenting four children has its surprises, including stumbling over various toys and game pieces throughout the house. Even though my kids have grown up, with my grandkids, I still find bits and pieces tucked away.
FlightPat Kroth
Feathers can float on the breeze, yet are strong and powerful in flight.
Go Ask AliceAl Krueger
This piece was inspired by the fungi growing out of an old tree stump in my back yard. The mushrooms reminded me of the scene in Alice in Wonderland where she ingests mushrooms to change her size and the title references an old Jefferson Airplane song.
CarvedFrances Krueger-Jackson
This is a wet fleted piece using resists that are then cut out to form the textured relief.
TubesFrances Krueger-Jackson
This piece was wet felted with a resist, stitched, and stuffed
Jerusalem on my MindRonna Leibach
See above
Barnacle JimDonna Bartman Masini
Created in the Marjolein Dallinga workshop June 2025
TwistDonna Bartman Masini
Created during Marjolein Dallinga workshop June 2025.
Temari – New PassionAnke Sofia Meyer
The result of an NSNG workshop with Jen Weber
Temari – New PassionAnke Sofia Meyer
The result of an NSNG workshop with Jen Weber
Temari – New PassionAnke Sofia Meyer
The result of an NSNG workshop with Jen Weber
Primitive BasketsMary Meyers
I designed this quilt from a picture in a magazine. I machine pieced the quilt and quilted it.
Blue LoveMary Beth Michaels
Titled, “Blue Love” this whole cloth style quilt received inspiration from a vintage table covering. Embroidery and hand applique techniques applied to create the quilt top. Quilt finished using free motion stitching, hand quilting, and straight stitch machine quilting. Images of a peaceful field, birds nestled among blue and red flowers, are scattered across thisContinue reading “Blue Love
Mary Beth Michaels
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On Heron CreekMary Beth Michaels
This quilt, titled “On Heron Creek,” incorporates original hand dyed fabrics and applique designs along with vintage and designer fabrics . The artist employed embroidery and hand applique techniques to create this quilt top. The quilt is finished with free motion stitching and hand quilting. Depicted is a secluded ecosystem overlooked by the stately greyContinue reading “On Heron Creek
Mary Beth Michaels
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