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"Art is a monster - you don't know where it comes from or indeed where it is exactly, but as an artist you have the responsibility of entering the labyrinth and bringing back its head."  Sandro Chia

Quilt Gallery

I make a wide variety of quilts, everything from liturgical quilts, to portraits, to landscapes, to abstract international quilts, and some quilts even have their roots in traditional quilting.  Click on the thumbnail to see the full version of each quilt.  I do hope you enjoy the Gallery, and invite me to your guild to show them to you in person!  Have quilts, will travel.  The quilts below are in chronological order, from the most recent quilts to the oldest,   Hopefully, you will see some growth from when I first began.  Click on a quilt to see its enlargement.  Some quilts are for sale.  If you click or hover to read the caption, you will know which ones are for sale.  Enjoy!
Sunday Best - 2021; 51"x 43.5"
Autumn Glory, 38w x 30t, 2022
Vernazza - 117 steps: 2019, 46" x 72"
Bamboo My Way - Queen size quilt made from a block of the month kit for my son, Michael and his wife.
Closeup of Bamboo Gardens My Way
Jungle Wisdom, 48 x 62, 2017, made for Gideon & Tara's child
Robbie's Quilt - 17" x 20" - Made in commemoration of the passing of our friend Robbie Lee's stepdad, Stan. 2018
Modern Log Cabin, 100t x 92w, 6/2018
Hidden Falls - 73"w x 77"t, 2018
Back of Hidden Falls
Jungle Town, 45 x 60. Made for Little Dean for Christmas 2017 by Linda and Alana Schmidt
Tico Rocks! 32" x 41", 2017 My grandson, Tico, skipping rocks near the shore, with spirit orb hovering
The Thinker, 40"w x 35"t, 2017 My son, Justin, made as a memorial to his life.
Sunset Beach, 44"w x 35"t, sunset on Nicaraguan Beach with Alana and Jeff
Magnific Sunset, closeup of Alana and Jeff
Porsche Parade! 4/15/17, 48"w x 62.5"t - Took First Place and 2nd Viewers' Choice at Porsche Parade Spokane in 2017.
Celebrating a City II - 2017, 36" x 36" City Hall, Library & Clock Tower with Dublin logo
Mont S. Michel Memories, 56" t x 79"w, 2016
Skyrockets in Flight 53" x 41", 2016
It's a Jungle Out There 49" x 40", 2015
Home, Home on the Range, 66"w x 52"t, 2015. Private commission.
Hawaiian Memories, 71"w x 81"t, 2015. Private commission.
The Hat Shop - 42"w x 42"t, 2014
If You're Going to San Francisco, Be Sure to Drive Your Porsche, 2014
Johnny on the Rocks, 28"w x 21"t, 2013 Private commission.
Buried at Sea - 39"w x 51"h, 2014 For sale: $2400.00
Ahhh, Venice 38"w x 44"t, 2013
Rendezvous in Florence 41"w x 51" t, 2013
May the Force be With You 35"w x 44"t, 2013 Bridalveil Falls at Yosemite Park. For sale: $1500.00
Earth Angel 40"w x 45"t, 2012
Marty's Wedding Day 36" x 49", 2012. Private commission.
Swinging Beginning, 18"w x 30"t, 2013
Wedding Road Trip 35"w x 42"t, 2013. Private commission.
Cross Stitch Comfort, quilted this for sister Jo, 86"w x 90" t, 2011
Where the River Meets the Seam 52" x 44", 2011
Pelicans on Parade - back of Where the River Meets the Sea, 2011. The photo this was based on was taken by
Sandpiper Surprise, 44"2 x 54" t, 2011 My grandson in a "Ta-Dah" moment
Benediction, 87"w x 65"t, 2011
Into the Light, 68" x 83", 2003
Road Closed 49"w x 46" t, 2010. One of the best detours we ever took in the Swiss Alps!
Reflections on a Winter Morning, 42" x 53", 2009
Yosemite Falls in Winter, 43.5" x 49," 2009 For Sale $2590.
Catch a Wave, 41"w x 67"t, 2009 For Sale $3338.00
Minnesotan Farewell, 31"w x 38"t, a memorial to my Dad, 2011
Ariane at the Sea/Ariel the Sea King's Daughter (front), 54"w x 44"t, 2009
Ariane at the Sea/Ariel the Sea King's Daughter (back) 54"w x 44"t, 2010
She Sells Sea Shells, 17" x 15 2009
Wild Things in the Night Garden, Tico's baby quilt, 43" x 52", 2009
Come to the Water, 2 sizes-67" w x 81"t and 39.5"w x 45"t, 2008
Rheingau Tour, 53"w x 40"t, 2008
Berg Hornberg Castle, 46"w x 35"t, 2008 For sale $1955.00
Life's a Beach, 17"w x 22"t, 2007
Falling Water, 24" x 24", 2008 For sale: $700.00
Feeling Flirtatious, 51"w x 34"t, 2008
Geissbachfall, 18"w x 36"t, 2008
Seychelle Seahorses, 60"w x 42"t, 2007 For sale: $3050.00
Seychelle Seahorses-horse detail
Reflections on Balboa Park, 15"w x 20"t, 2006
Fairies Still Live Here, 51"w x 51"t, 2006, Created for the Husqvarna-Viking exhibit, "Imagine That"
A Kiss for Luck, 27"w x 24"t, a gift to my niece on her graduation, 2005
High Flight-2 sizes, 61"w x 76"t and 39"2 x 49"t, 2006
On the Road Again, 73"w x 52"t, 2006
No Chickens in the Garden! 36"w x 32"t, accepted into the I Remember Mama Challenge, 2005
Fantasy Falls, a commission quilt now hanging in The Villages home in Tacoma, Washington. 12 ft x 14 ft, 2005
The Kiss, 32"w x 50" t, 2005
The Moonspinners, 2nd place in the Myths and Legends Challenge, 30"w x 32"t, 2005 For sale: $1165.00
Bridalveil Falls Creek Bridge, 63"w x 45"t, 2004. This was a commission piece for The Pines upscale rehab center in Utah.
City of Dublin Quilt, created for the City's 20th birthday, 2002
Cascade, 40"w x 70" t, 2004
Elements in Fabric-Earth, Wind, Fire and Water all together in one; 25" x 25", 2004
Elements-- Earth. 22" x 17", 2004
Wind, 17"w x 22"t, 2004
Fire!, 17"w x 22"t, 2004
Water, 22"w x 17"t, 2004.
City of Dublin quilt, created for the City's 20th anniversary in 2002, now hangs in City Hall
Celebrating a City, 72"w x 60"t, 2001; this was a commission piece for the City of Newark, CA.
The Penitent Woman. Created for and accepted into the Women of Biblical Proportions Exhibit. 28" x 28", 2003. For sale: $950.00
Lady of the Lake, commissioned by Jennifer Priestly, Fabrics to Dye For, 24"w x 36"t, 2001
Skylight-inspired by a friend's picture of leaves on a skylight, 31"w x 23"t, 2003. For sale: $865.00
Yosemite Falls, a present to my son and his wife on their wedding day (done in 10 days, total), 44" x 55", 2003.
Filament Fantasy, an exploration of thread, fiber, foil, beading, and esoteric endeavors; 34"w x 29"t, 2002.
Girls's Day Out at Tumwater Falls, 60"w x 46"t, 2002. Sold.
Olympic Tribute, 55.5"w x 42.5"t, 2002, based on a photo (permission granted) when they took the flag that had flown over the World Trade Center onto the Olympic ice. For sale: $2865.00
We Are Family, 30"t x 22"w, 2002, My family on the beach at our sibling reunion, with my Dad morphed in.
Original photo for We Are Family
Forrest Gump-My answer to a music challenge, 41" x 51", 2000. For sale: $2175.00
Rites of Spring, 71"w x 57"t, 1997
Close Encounter, 40"w x 60t, 2001. A girl has her first encounter with a fairy in the forest. For sale: $2915.00
Detail for First Encounter
Moon Shadow, back of Close Encounter
Girl of the Limberlost - Elnora playing her violin in the depths of the swamp, with her butterflies all around her. 25"w x 29"t, 2001.
Pushin" der Porsche, 15" x 15", 2005
In Memory of Trees, my answer to a Paul Pilgrim fabric challenge. 37"2 x 39"t, 2001. Auctioned off for $500 for charity.
Sandcastle Dreams, 70"w x 55"t, 2001. For sale: $3999.00
Anther Paul Pilgrim fabric challenge. i call it The Ugly Quilt, and was very surprised to find out somebody actually bought this at the auction.
Bienvenu au Pont du Gard, 47" x 62", 2000. A self-portrait in a restaurant where all we could afford was a glass of wine.
Miniature version of Bienvenue au Pont du Gard, called Postcard from Paris, 7" x 9"
Original photo for Bienvenue au Pont du Gard
Go Ye and Do Likewise- 15"t x 14"w, 2000
Monet Memories II, 49"w x 52"t, 2000
Monet's Garden-Created for Diana Leone's Quilts in the Garden exhibition on the island of Mainau in Lake Constance, 2000.For sale: $2925.00
Roses for Remembrance, 102"w x 108"t, 2000
Friendship Bridge, 20"w x 21"t, 1999
Jardin a Givernym 29" x 36", 1999
Parisian Nine-Patch, 64"w x 55"t, 1999.
Original photo, Parisian Nine Patch
Front and back of Parisian Nine Patch
Wedding Blessing, 29" square, 1999. For sale: $1025.00
La Mere a la Mer (The Mother at the Sea), 49"w x 52"5, 1998, My daughter of 5 months and I on Carmel beach.
Riverdance, 32.5"w x 50"t, 1998; sold to private party.
Still Fishing, Somewhere, 44"w x 45"t, 1998. For sale: $1999.00
Witch Doctor, 24.5"t x 21" w, 1998. This is the third quilt, the other two were sold to private parties.
Detail, Rites ofSpring
Christmas Star, 34" x 34", 1987
First Catch, 42"w x 50"t, 1996
Back of First Catch
Imagine Peace on Our planet, 82"w x 86"t, 1996
Back of Imagine Peace on Our Planet, the Happy Medium, which is what we need to save this planet.
My Children, 17" x 13", 1996; see the Independent Study essay for the story behind this piece.
Celebrate the Material World, 72" square, 1995
Back of Celebrate the Material World
The Dawn of Time/Only the Shadow Knows, Front. 67"w x 54"t, 1996
Closeup of The Dawn of Time
Time Is, Time Was, Time Will Be, 19"w x 14.5"t, 2005. Accepted into the Time Challenge
Hearts in Space, a color study of complementary confetti colors. 39"w x 43.5"t, 1995
The Cosmic Racetrack, or There's No Accounting for Taste; 56"w x 70"t, 1996.
McArthur-Burney Falls, 47.5"w x 58"t, 1995
Lord of the Rings, 69"w x 74"t, 1994, hand quilted
Winter Wolf, 42" x 54", 1994. Pieced, except for the wolf, which is hand reverse appliqued. 1994
Catch the Falling Snow, my answer to a Winter Challenge, 25"w x 36.5"t, 1992.
Come Fly With me, 62.6"w x 49"t, 1992, my son chasing birds, as usual. He'll fly in his next life. 1992
Water of Life, 77"w x 71.5"t, 1992.
Island Girl, 58"w x 44"t, 1991 My daughter against the background of Crater Lake.
Pentecost - A celebration of the rebirth of the spirit; 80"t x 111.2"w, 1991
A Whale's Tale, based on Twisted Tucks by Caryl Bryer Fallert. 31"w x 24"t, 1990. This was purchased by Alta Bates Hospital.
Homing, the first Guild challenge ever. 28"w x 32"t, 1990. Some pieces are very tiny - 1/4" half-square triangles. For sale: $1050.00
Come Fly With Me, 62"w x 49"t, 1992
I See Your True Colors-48"w x 34"t, 1990
Jumbly Wood, 29"w x 36"t, 1990. For sale: $1265.00
Point Lobos, 40"w x 52"t, hand quilted and pieced, not appliqued. 1990.
Come to My Garden, 42"s x 32"t, 1986
Color Wheel Kaleidoscope, 36" x 36", 1987. For sale: $1575.00
Easter Morning, 42.5"21 x 41.5"t, 1986. Hand quilted, 1986. For sale: $2100.00
Through My Window, Landscape Sampler, 38"w x 54.5"t, 1986. For sale: $2499.00
Jesus as Judge, 36"w x 48"t, private commission.
Pachelbel Canon in D, 86" x 56"t, 1987. For sale: $4999.00
Sing Out, Earth and Skies, 51w" x 41"t, 1987. Given as wedding present.
Michael's Strips that Sizzle. 1980
Helped Mom make this vision of Mt Rainier. Dont know when.
Mariner's Compass, wedding gift, 1979
Homing, 28"w x 32" t, my first quilt to ever be in Quilters' Newsletter, 1990. Completed in 10 days, with 1/4" half square triangles in many places. 1990
Pine Tree Mountain, 49"w x 39"t, 1989. For sale: $1990.00
Come to My Garden, 42"w x 32"t, 1986, given to my sister to brighten up her house. 1986
Skyrockets in flight, 36" X 36", 1985. For sale: $1350.00
Birds in Flight, 48" x 48", 1985, hand quilted.
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, my first art quilt, which disappeared many years ago. If you find it, give it back!
There is vitality, a life-force, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. If you block it, it will never exist through another medium. It will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is…It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. - Martha Graham

"We can do no great things, only small things with great love."  - Mother Theresa

"When the eye, the hand, and the heart come together, that's when you get the greatest art." - David Hockney
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