Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14") 'Basket of Sunflowers' canvas ready to hang. This fabric fabric collage quilt is a basket made using pinecone fabric. The effect of the pinecones look quite unique to the basket. Small sunflowers and other tiny pink flowers give an overall great effect this piece. $125

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14")'Modern twist Cowboy Hat' Ready to hang. Fabric Quilted Collage on canvas. While discovering what can be done with the fabric collage process I wanted to focus in a particular direction...the Western theme. Boots and hats to name a few. Different unique pieces were created that a bit out of the norm, but a lot of fun to create. $125

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(16"x20") 'Basket of Flowers' created with fabric collage quilt method. A unique piece specially suited for the summer season. $200

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(16"x20") 'Travelling cowboy hat' created with unique fabric collage quilt technique. Hat is highlighted with a lot of travelling suitcase fabric. $200

Every fabric collage begins with a story...Every fabric collage begins with a story...This fish fabric collage started out as a cod fish with a big mouth. I thought of adding a cigar in his mouth to add some character to the subject...hence why he is named the 'Codfather'. DRAFT

This is Keenu as a work in progress. Fabric collage quilt in the making. Photo is my cat Keenu who had recently passed in close to 18 years of age. I was doing a zoom workshop about doing a fish and decided in honour of Keenu I would make his face the highlight of a catfish. Stay tuned for final product. DRAFT

Another example of fabric collaging. This is our beloved 'Keenu' who was my supervisor for every collage created. Again, working from a photo of Keenu's face, I tried to emulate him in the collage. DRAFT

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(16"X20" original) 'Jagger Moon'. This fabric collage is made up of hundreds of 3/4" squares. It originally started with an outline of a crescent moon face that ended up with large lips. The name I came up with for this piece started with the moon and the lips of lead singer Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones band. $150

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(31"x40" original") 'KEVIN' the ‘Shoebill Stork’. I learned about the African culture and very vibrant African fabric designs and colours. During my fabric collage quilt finding journey I discovered this mysterious prehistoric looking creature. The Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex) is an African bird who is now on the endangered species list. They have unique features distinctive to dinosaurs. They grow to approximately 5 ft high; have a wingspan about 7 ft, weight can reach about 9-15 lbs and they can fly, too. I found the Shoebill Stork truly fascinating and wanted to express in my own way how spectacular they are in my fabric collage quilt. Their features are too many to describe. The Shoebill Stork is an amazing species and certainly worth researching. $3,000

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(20"x24" original) 'Lace Woodpecker' Fabric collage quilt was created with a photo taken of woodpecker pecking for seed from our back yard bird feeder. Lace was used to make the woodpecker. A unique spin of this particular fabric collage. $100

(12"x12" original) Mallard Duck fabric collage quilt created for and placed on a wood base. Common North American bird. DONATED

Every fabric collage begins with a story… ‘Scrappy Pete’ the Caterpillar (30”x32” original) This fabric collage quilt was a lot of fun to create. It started with a caterpillar my husband Cal found in our tree that we didn’t recognize what it was. We researched this strange looking bright green caterpillar and found it was going to turn into a swallowtail butterfly. I wanted to use some of my fabric scraps to make the caterpillar – hence the name ‘Scrappy Pete’. Once that was done, I thought how to embellish this piece. It didn’t have a story that would make it interesting. So, I decided to add some embroidered bugs going after Scrappy Pete and then added the butterflies above him wishing he could turn into a butterfly. The final touch is the caption “if only I had my wings”. Now I have a story… $2,500

Every fabric collage begins with a story… ‘Tucson Tom Turkey’ (Original 45”x45”) This fabric collage quilt was created from a photo I had taken of a wild turkey in the Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. This particular turkey had quite an attitude defending his territory on the ranch parking lot. He was pecking vehicle tires and chasing guests. He was a bit intimidating, but at the same time fun to watch. I think this wild turkey was trying to protect his mate. This collage did have its challenges. If you can believe it, the hardest parts of the bird were collaging the beak and feet. I completed the body portion in about a week. The choice of fabrics for the body seemed to just flow with this piece. Feet and beak were another story. It actually took me months. You just never know… I’m quite happy with the result. $3,000

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14" original) Introduction to vibrant African fabrics and learning about the culture. Portrait of African woman created when taking zoom workshop with African Quilt Summit. $125

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(18"x22"original) 'Happy Face' fabric collage quilt made with photo of my husband. One of my first attempts making a portrait fabric collage. $100

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14"original) 'Croton Plant' Colourful plant you don't need to water. Fabric collage quilt placed on canvas base. SOLD

Every fabric collage begins with a story… ‘Santa Cal’ (31”x43” original) SantaCal has a special meaning to me and my husband Cal. I have always admired the vintage art of Norman Rockwell and wondered how I could incorporate that look in a Christmas theme fabric collage quilt. My idea was to make a Santa Clause fabric collage quilt. Cal was kind enough to be my portrait model. I took a photo that could work for my collage with Cal staring into the skies. We had so much fun making this idea work. For a bit of whimsy to the beard, I inlaid vintage toys to fit the character. The shirt is a sequined red material purchased from a second-hand store of a child’s dance costume that Cal found. Cal found a few more of these costumes in the shop to add to my fabric stash. I didn’t know at the time what I would ever do with any of these costumes. Boy, was I wrong. The Santa shirt looks spectacular. I have since been able to use fabrics from the other costumes and embellishments in other collages. These last few years, Cal has been a huge support to help me regain my mental and physical strength while battling brain cancer. It was only fitting that this fabric collage quilt be called ‘SantaCal’ named after my husband. $3,000

My husband Cal was kind enough to be my model subject emulating Santa Claus for me. I have always admired Norman Rockwell pictures and wanted to create something along those lines. Here is Cal in real life in front of fabric collage in progress. This fabric collage quilt is called 'SantaCal'.

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14"original) Classy looking cowboy boots topped up with a rich purple hat. $125

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(12"x12"original) 'Red-breasted Nuthatch' is a small, energetic song bird common in North America. DONATED

Every fabric collage begins with a story... (11"x14" original) 'Western Vibe' Ready to hang. This fabric collage quilt is a cowboy hat using batik fabrics for the hat and a funky background. $125

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(40"x60" original) 'Teddy Bear Quilt' sewn for a very special baby. GIFTED

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(16"x20"original) 'Skeletons on top of Cowboy Boots'. Canvas based with loads of colour! $225

Every fabric collage begins with a story... ‘Keenu’ the Catfish (original 33”x39”) This catfish fabric collage quilt stems from a photo taken of our precious cat Keenu. Keenu has since passed away living into his 18th year of age. He was truly a treasure and forever dear to our hearts. I wanted to honour Keenu in a way that would present how much he meant to me and family showing a lot of joy, colour and whimsy. Keenu was my ‘supervisor’ watching everything I did collaging, sewing, jumping up my back and bracing on my shoulders when washing dishes…just about everything! He was with us during the Fort McMurray wildfire, flood and when I was battling brain cancer. The impact Keenu left on me and my husband Cal holds true to this day. Keenu is pretty special… $3,000

Every fabric collage begins with a story... (26"x41" original) 'Newt' the Horse. Photo was taken at an Arizona horse ranch housing all geldings. Hence, the name. $2,500

Every fabric collage begins with a story… ‘The Godfather’ (22.5”x22.5” original) This fabric collage quilt was a so much fun to create. I started with just a codfish that had a huge mouth. The fish is made using vibrant coloured African fabric pieces with background fabrics created with designer fabric. When I thought the piece was finished, my husband and I looked at the cod’s huge mouth and thought the collage needed something more. I made and added a cigar to put in his mouth. Exactly what was needed for that final touch. The cod fish is officially named the ‘Godfather’. The cigar gave the fish a distinct identity. When it comes to making collages whether it be fabric, paper, or something else you can really do whatever comes to mind. Ideas are endless so just go with it and see what happens. $1,000

Every fabric collage begins with a story...(11"x14") Canvas covered fabric collage quilt. Colorful cowboy boot with fringe. $125

Sunflowers in a basket of pinecones! (11"x14") $125

Sunflowers in a vase! (11"x14") $125

'Western Vibe' (11"x14") While discovering what can be done with the fabric collage process, I decided to hone on a particular theme...Western! I made a few fun fabric collage quilt pieces. This particular pair of boots carry a bouquet of funky looking skeletons and a lot of colour! $125

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