Joy to the World

Deborah Himelhoch

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)

Pik Up Stix

Pat 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.

Flight

Pat Kroth

Feathers can float on the breeze, yet are strong and powerful in flight.

Go Ask Alice

Al 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.

Blue Love

Mary 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

On Heron Creek

Mary 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