Quilt Corner Tales
Amish Delight
Amish Quilting with its solid fabrics and dense hand-work is in a class by itself. Simple and basic, it is without a doubt “the jewel in the crown” of quilting!
February 27, 2026
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The Spirit of India
A quilt-like tapestry piece depicting the spirit that is India. It is tells the story of one family of women, spanning across three generations. Bright, beautiful and bold. This piece is simply bursting with colour and exuberance for life in India and love of family.
June 15, 2025
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An Abundant Life
A lovely quilt with significant meaning. It shows Christ as a Shepherd with his flock. And depicts the promise of abundant life with a variety of colorful fruits. An unusual piece – set on the diagonal with the biblical Rose of Sharon at the top. A verse from Revelations, where it states that God will wipe away every tear, is shown at the bottom corner. This is a unique piece of work with a very reassuring message of comfort.
February 25, 2025
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Suilven… and Healing
How the fractured landscape quilt Suilven was created. A unique rock formation in the northwest of Scotland. The author gives step-by step detail complete with photographs, and ties it to healing from the passing of her father. A fascinating insight into the nature of grief and how to heal from loss.
August 23, 2024
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Celtic Nature… the Druid’s Quilt
A quilt based on the nature of ancient Celtic lore. It features a variety of commonplace trees and plants. Each of which have their own place in Celtic and Druidic traditions. An enlightening glimpse into a world long forgotten.
June 3, 2024
Friendship
Lucy’s Garden
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind how the artist turned photographs of her friend’s garden into a quilt. Lucy has a remarkable green thumb and this is captured forever in a quilt using a tradition Ohio Star pattern. A delightful story of love and friendship across time and many miles.
February 4, 2024
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The Flower of Scotland
A Quilt Corner Tale… behind the making of a fractured landscape quilt depicting Rannoch Moor. And all the little – but significant – details which makes this quilt so exceptional. A tribute to Scotland and the symbols which define her. And to the memory of Roy Williamson who composed the National Anthem – Flower of Scotland.
September 30, 2023
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Callanish: the Stones Breathe
A Quilt Corner Tale… telling the story behind the making of Callanish. The magnificent Standing Stones found on the Isle of Lewis. Follow along step-by step as the artist takes you through with photographs and delightful commentary,
June 30, 2023
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For the Love of Mothers and Daughters
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the making of a quilt which depicts mother and daughter blended together as one. The artist designed and stitched this quilt as her own mother was dying from cancer. A moving and heartwarming reflection on the connection between grandmother, mother… and daughter. And the love which lives on.
May 11, 2023
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The Enduring Legacy… of Christy
A Quilt Corner Tale… this quilt is a tribute to Catherine Marshall’s beloved book “Christy.” It depicts a scene from the television show filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains. A fractured landscape, made up of 27 different sections. This gives the scene depth and movement. Read how the artist came to make this lovely piece, and follow along as 27 different fractures become one whole, beautiful quilt.
April 14, 2023
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Arbroath Abbey: Quilting a Declaration
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the design and stitching of a quilt depicting the South Transept of Arbroath Abbey. In tribute… and to honor… the famous Declaration of Arbroath. This recognized Scotland as an independent nation and Robert the Bruce as her lawful king.
January 18, 2023
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Madonna and Child… Variations on a Theme
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story of how a simple design can bloom and blossom with just a change of color. The Madonna and Child – one design presented in varying shades of fabric gives three different quilts. Offering a whole new way of imaging the traditional!
December 10, 2022
Ever Wish Life Came with a
"How-to-Manual?"
Join the journey as I write my own
“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?