DescriptionThe Chinese Coins quilt pattern was selected for the simplicity of a linear design. This quilt was made from colorful batik fat quarters (18” x 21” precut fabric) cut into strips of 2.5” x...
DescriptionThe inspiration for this quilt is a tribute to the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Their quilts have received honorable recognition in art galleries and museums. They made quilts for a living and...
DescriptionIn my quilting guild (NHQG) we were asked to do a wall hanging of a woman that most inspired us. Of course I did my mother (Emmie D. Melvin) first. I decided I would do Maya Angelou . I had a book of...
DescriptionMy first quilt and totally hand done. Teacher Bonnie wouldn't allow any other way than hand done and if you messed up than you had to take it all apart and do it over. Thank you Bonnie for making me...
DescriptionI used to live in the world and then I moved to HARLEM and my universe is now six blocks… Lady in Blue features Harlem landmarks and themes. The label on the back includes the names of celebrities...
DescriptionShake Senora began as a series of sketches of little girls wearing African outfits. Over the 3 year period that I worked on this quilt the girls grew up and embodied full womanhood, full of rhythm...