Designing

Customers often ask "where do you begin?" 

A few Sashing & Border Designs

Old School Planning

Most of us begin by "doodling" on paper. We practice a lot and try to learn new designs as often as we are able. Just this morning I learned several new designs that I'm itching to get down on fabric. Designing is a huge part of what I do and I love every minute!

Customers are usually surprised by all of the design possibilities once they've been shown. Ultimately it is their decision as to how much detail or how simple they want the finished results but I love working with them in creative and unique design ideas. Pulling out various design elements within a quilt is one of the best parts of custom longarm quilting.

A Drawing of Caleb

This is a drawing of my youngest Grandson, Caleb. I wish I could have captured his true sweetness but I am also my own worst critic. All I can say is that I did my best before I finally settled and decided that it was finished.

I love this little guy!

Grand Dad's Baby Shoes

Grand Dad's Baby Shoes What beautiful weather we are having in the mid-west. It feels like a precursor into Autumn and really gets my creative juices flowing. The sounds and smells in the mornings from where I sit on the front porch and drink my coffee, are so refreshing and inspirational. Its a great start to my days! I have picked up the pencil again and have finished a drawing for my sister in-law. (If she wants it.) I collect baby shoes and recently she brought a pair that belonged to my late Father in-law, her Father. The thoughtful gesture from her made me weep with both excitement and sentiment. I was truly touched and absolutely love the little worn black shoes. They seem to be filled with long ago memories and I can practically hear the giggles and coos. So I decided to construct a little composition and draw the little vignette. It is done strictly with one Mirado Black Warrior HB2 pencil.

This drawing was a lot of fun for me and already, I am anxious to start another. My husband who is an illustrator and graphics designer is known to say that you can solve most of the worlds problems with just a pencil. Using this medium sure made me happy!
Thanks for looking!