Amish quilts have always fascinated me - I am quite taken with their simplistic beauty, their stunning use of solid color fabrics, and their history. In 2024, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of such quilts at a museum. There was an amazing Broken Star quilt right at the entrance that just drew me... Read more
Irises are one of my favorite flowers. As I lean towards purples and blues in general, perhaps this is not a surprise. So, it was high time that I designed a cross stitch pattern featuring this flower. An extra bonus that I recently learned: irises are the state flower of Tennessee. How perfect then... Read more
My lace design series are all patterns that have been inspired by old pieces of lace. A number of stitchers have shared with me their wish for a design in this series that would be a little smaller than many of the others, and so the idea for Lovely Lace was born.
Sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Night," night-blooming cereus is a type of cactus that only blooms at dusk, sometimes for only a single night. A perfect flower for a Night Garden themed design! This is my contribution to the collaboration of 20 designers all using the same four... Read more
I enjoy doing color experiments in my designs and this pattern is the result of one. Using the highly variegated Weeks Dye Works Bethlehem with one coordinating DMC for each circle, it is so fun to see how a solid color brings out the different shades that make up the variegated thread.
I have always loved spring in the South. But there is something special about a Pink Dogwood in spring with its gorgeous blush of pink and green as it begins leafing out. My inspiration for this original sampler was a stately, southern home between twin pink dogwoods. What better way to picture... Read more
I created this design while reflecting on the truly special friendships that I have made within this community. It celebrates the beauty of friendship. I feel that the delicate pink flowers symbolize relationships that grow and flourish over time. This piece is a lovely reminder that true... Read more