I use all types of fabric, trash, really anything I can sew onto a quilt, to create original pieces. I combine free motion stitching, homemade stamps, painting, hand stitching, etc. to express myself. ​

Exhibits

In the Face of Hate, We Resist
I was honored to have my No Justice, No Peace in this exhibit, which ran March 26 – June 12, 2021. I wasn't be able to travel there to see it in person, but thankfully it was displayed online here: textilecentermn.org/wearethestory-racism/.

No Justice, No Peace

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I was so honored to have No Justice, No Peace accepted into the upcoming international juried exhibition by the amazing Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi for We Are the Story's exhibition Racism : In the Face of Hate, We Resist. This important exhibition in The Textile Center in Minneapolis, MN, builds on narratives by sharing the stories of resistance and fortitude that have been integral to the survival of Black people in America. The exhibit runs March 26 – June 12, 2021 and will also be displayed virtually. For more information, see https://textilecentermn.org/wearethestory-racism/.
I created this quilt to express my anger, sadness, and feeling of helplessness. The fist and the interpretation of the Black Lives Matter flag in the upper left corner are out front. The dove is in the background because without justice there is no peace. The print is small on the lower right label because how can we fit all the names on one quilt? I didn't even know where to start, and the ellipsis makes me sad and angry all over again. Where will it end? I have been horrified by the lives lost due to racism. I realize these murders aren't new, but the access to reports, images, and recordings has at least raised awareness. What can I do? Other than continuing to read, learn, act…I can make art. 

Portfolio 2021 – Best of 2020!
I am excited to announce that my Four Seasons of Aspens collection was selected for the Front Range Comtemporary Quilters (FRCQ) annual online, juried members’ exhibition. Only 24 pieces were selected, so I am honored. Check out all the amazing quilts here (scroll down to the see Portfolio).
Four Seasons of Aspens​