I started this blog/website over a decade ago when I embarked on mosaic work, creating functional pieces and architectural works for clients, then shifted to sewing and quilting. Today, I am working on watercolor sketching. Check out this site for a library of that work.

In making art, I sense the legacy of my family’s generations–a quiltmaker, a steelworker, farmers–people who worked with tools to create durable, useful, and beautiful items for their communities. My artist’s mindset also interacts with my experience as a teacher and educational leader. And I believe making art keeps me young. People say my work makes them feel good and brings joy.

Please explore my site to just enjoy the images, go down the rabbit holes of my various links, or contemplate a quilt commission. I’d love to connect with you!