Noreen's Irish-Themed Table Runners

In commemoration of Noreen's Irish ancestry, these two table runners bring the spirit of the Irish to the table front. The color green is rich with symbolism and represents the heart chakra, which encapsulates one of Noreen's gifts of touching the hearts and souls of those to whom she ministers in living her vocation as a Dominican Sister of Peace.

Kathy's Strawberry Delight Table Runner

Strawberries are Kathy's favorite fruit and so this quilt was designed to savor her delectable taste. Perhaps her taste buds were influenced by growing up during the Beatles' era, having sung John Lennon's rendition of "Strawberry Fields Forever." Or, perhaps her childhood days of strawberry picking at the Picha's Farm in Eden Prairie, Minnesota entrenched her enjoyment of this fruit forever!

Kathy's Purple Table Runner

A table runner of morning glories enshrined in Kathy's favorite color -- purple! As the eldest sister of four girls, she will find these two websites -- Grandma Purple and The Purple Store -- dream sites for a purple lover!

Jodi's Mickey Mouse Quilt

Check out this full-size bed quilt, a treat for every Mickey Mouse fan, but made special for Jodi, a member of the Women-to-Women Outreach program.

Karen's Special Comforter

We all need a little comfort from our friends and I wish my friend, Karen, much heartfelt warmth and love as her struggle with ovarian cancer calls her to new vistas of healing and transformation. You are a special woman, Karen!

What made us friends

In the long ago . . .
When we first met?

Well, I think I know!

The best in me, And the best in you . . .

Hailed each other, Because they knew

That always, and always . . .

Since life began

Our "being friends" was part of God's plan."

~Susan Polis Schutz

Peace and love to you, my friend!

Amanda's Star & Native Design Quilt

My friend, Amanda, with her star-studded quilt with native design fabric on reverse side. Amanda selected this fabric during a side trip in the summer of 2009 to Honey Fork Fabrics. The images from this quilt inspire me to modify the lyrics from Josh Groban's rendition of "Starry Night" to what you're seeing in these pictures:

Starry, starry night

Sew your palette burgundy and tan
Look out on a summer's day

With eyes that know the light in my soul

Shadows on the hills

Sketch the trees and daffodils

Catch the breeze and the summer thrills

In colours on the starry linen quilt.

All-Star Quilt

One of my beginner's quilts, this all-star quilt was so much fun to make, and the results are heavenly! A Cottage Creek Quilts design, this Stars and Shadows pattern [CCQ151] was designed by Pam Puyleart. Mary Harwood, from Always in Stitches, was my instructor for this quilt.

Sampler Quilt

In this sampler quilt, taught in a class by Patty Estadt at Always in Stitches, you'll see classic quilt blocks--flying geese, friendship star, rail fence, nine patch, nine-patch variation, square dance, and log cabin blocks. Quilt design is taken from the book, Start Quilting with Alex Anderson (3rd edition).

Kathy & Rich's Lap Throw Quilt

Little Lily and Buddy rule the house at Kathy & Rich's place! So, what better gift than a lap quilt of dogs in many guises with their paw prints all over the place!

Isaac Andrew's Baby Zoo Quilt

Isaac Andrew, son of Andy & Joanna, is spellbound as he observes the wild animals in the reversible wall-hanging made just for him and his parents to enjoy!