Sandra Shell

My sister Susan Largen loves the fall season and is always excited about decorating with all her special autumn items.  Recently she ran across a quilt top that Mom had made in the late 1960’s- 1970’s, made with green and […]

Coincidences and connections!  In July, I received a call from Donna Cundiff.  She had gotten my name from a friend, who in turn suggested she call Brenda Feeney, long-time quilter and owner of the now-closed Sewing Studio.  Brenda, who is

Following a friend’s recommendation, Bonnie Pritchett contacted me about making a memory quilt using her deceased husband’s shirts.  We met, looked over the shirts, and discussed the ideas she had for her quilt.  Thus began the journey of Bonnie’s special

I’m talking about a crabby quilt – definitely not a “Crappy” quilt.  Cheryl’s wonderful crab quilt is truly a work of art.  It was custom designed for her daughter Hannah to give to Hannah’s in-laws.  Months ago, Hannah described what

A long-time friend of mine, Don Pruett, passed away recently.  I was given the honor of creating a couple of memory quilts, and memory bears using his dress shirts, and flannel pants.  Jared Pruet, a grandson of Don, has three

Four Unique Quilts In January 2025, I received a call from Carol Darnell, asking about creating 4 memory quilts for her grandchildren, using her scrub shirts. Carol is a retired nurse, having spent the last portion of her career as

I apologize for the recent absence of blogs and updates on my website. I have been busy with new and exciting quilts and customer orders.  Because many of my recent projects were gifts, it was necessary for me to wait

Wonderful Projects My cousin Cheryl Joyce, a talented and creative quilt maker, has made many quilts to gift to grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Now it was time to create something special for herself and her husband Jeff.  Cheryl and

In January of 2025, Diane Martin brought me two quilt tops that her Mother Jean Richards had made.  They had been stored away for awhile.  They were in excellent condition. And certainly, Jean’s beautiful quilts need to be viewed, used

Barbara Mulholland contacted me in July 2024 with a request for a second memory,  This one is for her son Kevin using his t-shirts.  I previously made a lovely USMC memory quilt for her husband.  Kevin’s special quilt was a