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Lone Star
Lone Star

This design features a Lone Star block also known as the Star of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Star and Texas Star.  It is one of the oldest and most recognizable blocks in quilt history and one that has always fascinated me.  This year I decided to give it a try myself and I'm very pleased with the outcome.  The color combinations are endless, each one just as dramatic as the next.

9.5" x 9.5" quilt framed in a 14" x 14" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (16.5" x 16.5" outside dimension)


$279.00

Oh My Stars
Oh My Stars

Just when I thought I couldn't come up with another design using the Variable Star block, this one popped into my head and onto my design tablet.  I absolutely love the "scrappy" feel of this quilt with its simple lattice border and accent buttons in the corners.   It's at the top of my "Favorites" list right now.

9.5" x 9.5" quilt framed in a 14" x 14" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (16.5" x 16.5" outside dimension)


$279.00

Flying Pinwheels
Flying Pinwheels

I'm always looking through quilt books, calendars, catalogs, etc. for inspiration from traditional quilt blocks.  The Pinwheel block is one of the most fun blocks to do, with many different designs from which to choose.  I designed this quilt using the Pinwheel block derived from the Flying Geese block , thus the name Flying Pinwheels.  I think it's my favorite Pinwheel block now.

5.5" x 5.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$94.00

Flying Pinwheel
Flying Pinwheel

Flying Pinwheel is made up of a single Flying Pinwheel block.  When I was working on the four-block version, Flying Pinwheels, I decided that a quilt made up of just one of these blocks would be great also. 

3.5" x 3.5" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$68.00

Old School Traditions
Old School Traditions

The traditional Schoolhouse quilt block has always been one of my favorite old blocks.  I am always attracted to antique quilts featuring this block, especially those done in reds and whites.  While looking through some of my favorite quilt books, I was inspired to design my own version of a traditional Schoolhouse quilt.  My version includes a little Variable Star embedded in the center of the quilt and a star button added to each Schoolhouse.  I think it pays humble homage to a timeless tradition.

9.75" x 8.5" quilt framed in a 14" x 14" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (16.5" x 16.5" outside dimension)


$173.00

Farmer's Daughters
Farmer's Daughters

The Farmer's Daughter block has long been one of my favorites.  It's hard to say just exactly how this block got its name, but it sure seems to strike a chord with many of us girls born and raised in the country.  In this new design, I decided to feature three Farmer's Daughter blocks and have fun working with different colorways of same fabrics.  I think it nicely accentuates the block design and results in a lively and colorful little quilt.

5.5" x 14.25" quilt framed in a 10" x 18" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 20.5" outside dimension)


$163.00

Grandmother's Fans
Grandmother's Fans

The Grandmother's Fan block, with its curved piecing,  presents a technical challenge to some of us quilters, but the result is well worth the effort.   An endless number of beautiful color arrangements can be created.   With this design, I decided to feature just one favorite color arrangement and repeat it six times.   As I had hoped, it nicely captured the wonder and nostalgia of this fun traditional quilt block.

6.75" x 9" quilt framed in an 11" x 14" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (13.5" x 16.5" outside dimension)


$184.00

Grandmother's Fan
Grandmother's Fan

I just couldn't resist featuring the beauty and simplicity of the Grandmother's Fan block in a single block quilt.  It's my small tribute to all the beloved grandmothers in the world, including my own.

4.25" x 4.25" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$79.00

Dancing Star
Dancing Star

Stars, in any configuration, top my favorite quilt block list.  This star design takes advantage of the three dimensional effect achieved by using different color values.  It consists of two offset Friendship Stars done in different fabrics.  The result is a spinning or 'dancing' movement which, to me, seems magical.

5" x 5" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$68.00

YoYo 9-Patch
YoYo 9-Patch

While it's not actually a quilt block in the traditional sense of the word, the YoYo has long been a favorite among quilters as a fun way to use up scraps of fabric.  

4.75" x 4.75" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$79.00

Farmer's Daughter
Farmer's Daughter

5.75" x 5.75" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$84.00

Pinwheel 9-Patch
Pinwheel 9-Patch

To me, the Pinwheel block is one of the most whimsical quilt blocks around, reminding me of happy and carefree childhood days. 

6.25" x 6.25" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$110.00

Shining Star
Shining Star

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$84.00

Pinwheel Delight
Pinwheel Delight

8.25" x 8.25" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14.5" x 14.5" outside dimension)


$168.00

Log Cabin Star
Log Cabin Star

This quilt, with its combination of a Log Cabin bock and a Star block, combines a colorful 'scrappy' feel with a strong graphic image that pops out in the center.  I love the effect.

4.5" x 4.5" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$79.00

Star-in-a-Star
Star-in-a-Star

8.25" x 8.25" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14.5" x 14.5" outside dimension)


$157.00

Radiant Star
Radiant Star

This quilt features the wonderful Star-in-a-Star block turned on-point.  I kept the design very simple and limited the color scheme to just two strong colors.  I think it nicely demonstrates the "less is more" concept. 

5.25" x 5.25" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$94.00

Star Gazing
Star Gazing

In keeping with my love of the Variable Star block, this quilt is a variation of my original three star design.  For this one, I chose to turn the blocks on-point, giving the quilt an all new and exciting look. 

6" x 14.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 18" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 20.5" outside dimension) 


$152.00

Star Struck
Star Struck

Working with one of my favorite quilt blocks, the Variable Star, I designed this two color quilt to play with alternating color combinations.  The end result is a strikingly simple graphic effect.

8" x 8" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14.5" x 14.5" outside dimension) 


$142.00

Bear's Paw
Bear's Paw

The Bear's Paw is another of my favorite quilt blocks.  It was one of several prominant quilt blocks used in the 1800's to signal escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad to follow the bear's paw tracks on the journey to freedom.

5" x 5" quilt framed in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$79.00

Bear Paws
Bear Paws

6.5" x 16" quilt framed in a 12" x 20" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (14" x 22" outside dimension)


$205.00

9-Patch Star
9-Patch Star

The 9-Patch Star block is also known as the Farmer's Daughter block.  While working on a 'Farmer's Daughter' quilt one day, I was struck by how dramatically different the block looked when turned on-point.  Doing a little something different with the border further changed the overall look of the block.

5.75" x 5.75" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$84.00

Flower Basket
Flower Basket

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed on-point in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (14" x 14" outside dimension)


$115.00

Churn Dash
Churn Dash

5.75" x 5.75" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with walnut finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$79.00

Churn Dash Medley
Churn Dash Medley

7.25" x 10.5" quilt framed in an 11" x 14" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 16" outside dimension)


$173.00

Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse

5.75" x 7" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (12.5" x 12.5" outside dimension)


$89.00

Shoofly Mix
Shoofly Mix

5.75" x 5.75" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$89.00

Shoofly Medley
Shoofly Medley

6" x 8.25" quilt framed in a 9" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with walnut finish (12" x 14" outside dimension)


$110.00

Tree of Life
Tree of Life

8.5" x 8.5" quilt framed in a 14" x 14" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (16" x 16" outside dimension)


$163.00

Wild Goose Chase
Wild Goose Chase

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14" x 14" outside dimension)


$131.00

Amish Traditions
Amish Traditions

5.5" x 11.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 18" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 20" outside dimension)


$152.00

Cozy Log Cabins
Cozy Log Cabins

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$94.00

Kansas Troubles Medley
Kansas Troubles Medley

5.5" x 14.25" quilt framed in a 10" x 18" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12.5" x 20.5" outside dimension)


$205.00

Heartstrings Sampler
Heartstrings Sampler

8.25" x 8.25" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with a walnut finish (14" x 14" outside dimension)


$157.00

Simple Treasures Sampler
Simple Treasures Sampler

8.25" x 8.25" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (14" x 14" outside dimension)


$157.00

Country Classics Sampler
Country Classics Sampler

8.5" x 8.5" quilt framed in a 12" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (14" x 14" outside dimension)


$157.00

Variable Star
Variable Star

4.5" x 4.5" quilt framed on-point in an 8" x 8" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with dark cherry finish (10.5" x 10.5" outside dimension)


$68.00

Variable Stars
Variable Stars

5.5" x 14.5" quilt framed in a 12" x 20" wood frame (1.25" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14.5" x 22.5" outside dimension)


$168.00

Framed Variable Star
Framed Variable Star

8.5" x 8.5" quilt framed on-point in a 14" x 14" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (16" x 16" outside dimension)


$142.00

Patchwork Starburst
Patchwork Starburst

8.5" x 10.5" quilt framed in a 12" x 16" wood frame (1" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14" x 18" outside dimension)


$163.00

Ohio Star
Ohio Star

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$84.00

Ohio Stars
Ohio Stars

6" x 16" quilt framed in a 12" x 20" wood frame (1" frame face) with a dark cherry finish (14" x 22" outside dimension)


$184.00

Pinwheels
Pinwheels

6.5" x 6.5" quilt framed in a 10" x 10" wood frame (1" frame face) with dark cherry finish (12" x 12" outside dimension)


$99.00

Pinwheel Medley
Pinwheel Medley

6.5" x 9" quilt framed in a 9" x 12" wood frame (1" frame face) with walnut finish (12" x 14" outside dimension)


$131.00

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