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Coloring your life, one quilt at a time.

All artwork is for sale, unless otherwise stated. If you see something you like that is marked 'SOLD' or 'NFS', please send me a message and we can discuss how I can create something similar, just for you. Remember, these are one of a kind pieces, so no two will ever be exactly the same, but I am sure we can come close to the look and feel.

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Created as a response to a Call to Enter: Celebrating Black Music. Spirituals, work calls, and chants coupled with makeshift instruments morphed into jazz, blues, R&B, and ragtime. In “Paying Homage” I give tribute to the Negro Spiritual which kept the hearts and souls of African Americans alive for generations upon generations. Materials: Cotton and silk fabric. Polyester and rayon embellishments. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 46" x 40" 2024	The 10th piece in my Dream Big series. Having achieved a goal, your spirit flies high. Use that energy to spur yourself on to even greater heights. Success breeds success. Enjoy it and build upon yours. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 20" x 20" 2024	The 9th piece in my Dream Big series. Having faith in one's self is critical to achieving your dreams. What others think, doesn't matter. Dream, Achieve and Inspire. Materials: Cotton and silk fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 20" x 20" 2024
Having loved ones around is always a blessing. But I am confident my Loved Ones are forever near. They are my guardian angels forever. I am sure yours are as well. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 25" x 29" 2023	Inspired by a dream about my Maternal Grandmother, Ancestral Blessings is a reminder that the people we hold dear, are guiding our daily lives, never far from our heart. We hear them in our mind as we tackle our daily tasks, and they guide our subconscious as we are faced with difficult decisions. When we listen to their words, we are safe in our journey. Materials: Cotton, silk and polyester fabrics; cotton, silk and polyester threads; Swarovski cyrstals. 37" x 39" 2023	Having loved ones around is always a blessing. But I am confident my Loved Ones are forever near. They are my guardian angels forever. I am sure yours are as well. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 25" x 29" 2023
Move in the body you have. Wear what makes you comfortable and allows your body to move. Get out and celebrate you. Inspiration: Kaona Greene SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021	Articulate, Inspirational, Influencer... Yes, be that women. Know how to use your voice and show the world what you have to say. Inspiration: Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021	No matter what the world throws at you, learn to define yourself and take no prisoners. A confident risk taker is a powerful opponent. Step out and show off! Inspiration: Ashley Graham SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021
Life throws curveballs and tries to take you down, but when you have the ability to bounce back, and do it with a smile, your star will continue to shine. Sooner or later, those balls will pass you by. Inspiration: Stacey Abrams SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC	Courage and determination can take you far. Never be afraid to show them what you are made of. Inspiration: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Satomayor SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC	Be you, do you! Don't let others place you in a box. Take charge of your future and you can be all that and more. Inspiration: Aretha Franklin SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC
Poised, Proud and Strong. A graceful, quiet position of power, sets you above the rest Inspiration: Michelle Obama SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC	The wind through your hair, the colors of the evening sunset, and music playing softly in the background. These ladies are enjoying a warm summer night, just hanging loose and being free. SIZE: 20" x 20" 2020	Hanging out with your girls, on the beach in the summer is what life is all about. SIZE: 36" x 32" 2020
Nguvu Za Ndani: Inner Strength, is my second piece in my Warrior Woman Series. The influence for this piece comes from the movie Black Panther, when I saw the female warriors and not only their fierceness, but also their inner strength.	Pow! Never forget how great you are. Put it out there for all the world to see. Take center stage and let the glory of who you are shine through for all to see 😘 SIZE: 60" x 60" 2019	When you dance, you spirit is free, your soul is at peace. So much so, it can feel as if you don't have a care in the world… and when that is the case, there is no better feeling in the world. Size: 17.25" x 19" 2019
Created for the 2019 North Charleston African American Fiber Festival Exhibit, entitled Black Gold. This piece represents the strength of the black culture, the roots laid down by our ancestors, for us to stand upon. There are names of 33 African American males embroidered into the piece. Men who have contributed to society in various fields. SIZE: 58" x 58" 2019	MaskTime! Series: the second in a series, this piece celebrates the serious self. When you want to look someone straight in the eye and say, Yes, I Am Fierce! Size: 22" x 22" 2017	Ring that bell, dance to your own music and influence others to come along for the ride! Flowers add an element of nature to enhance your mood. SIZE: 14" x 36" 2015
Dancers represent the quintessential female.. always on, always ready, always in control. The physical strength required to dance on point, can rhetorically be compared to that of a women, who is not only herself, but also a wife, mother, professional and care giver all rolled into one.... strong, bold, flexible and yes, always on point! Size: 18" x 36" 2015	She dances with passion.. as she enters the room all eyes turn. Her presence fills the dance hall, yet she never looks beyond her partner. As she passes under the arbor to exit, all eyes follow, wondering who is she? Quite simply, she is... The Lady to Watch. Size: 18" x 27.5" 2015	Have you ever imagined something, but couldn't see your way to whatever was supposed to be the end? The center of this piece came to me quite clearly in a dream, but then it sat for years, until I dreamed in set on point surrounded in purple. Size: 33" x 33" 2013
I enjoy connecting with people and my art is just one vehicle. "Pathways" symbolizes the many roads we travel to accomplish our goals in life. Made as part of a challenge by my fiber art group, FANE, to create a piece of art in the shape of a Kimono. (1) 19" x 50" (2) 19" x 11" 2011	Easy flowing curves soothes the soul, just like as if you were sitting on the beach listening to the waves come ashore. Size: 24" x 20"	It's all about the details. Big, small, pointy or curvy, details stand out. Enjoy all the details as this piece focuses on little things to make a big impact. SIZE: 34" x 34" 2010
Adapted from a picture of my two children, this was a study of the facial collage method taught by Bisa Butler. NFS	A lesson in drafting was made easy with Paula Nadelstein's gorgeous kaleidoscope fabric as inspiration. These circular flying geese were my first attempt at designing my own geometric pattern. 2009	The 12th piece in my Dream Big series. No stress, no drama, just enjoying life, but always with a purpose. Remember we all play a crucial role in society. As you rise, you become the beacon for others, so live your life and show them the world of possibilities. Materials: Cotton fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads, yarns and crystals. 20" x 20" 2024 SOLD
The 11th piece in my Dream Big series. Having achieved a goal, your spirit flies free. Enjoy the freedom to live life freely, as you see fit. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. yarns and crystals. 20" x 20" 2024 SOLD	Warrior Woman Series #3 Rising from a cloud made of raw cotton from the McCleod Plantation in Charleston, SC .... Akofena is here to defend our ancestral rights to land ownership. She symbolizes our ascension from working the land, to owning land, to our duty of land stewardship. Blazed into her shield are the principles she defends: Freedom, Equal Access, Equity, Multigenerational Wealth, Land Stewardship, and Home Ownership. SIZE: 72" x 66" 2022 SOLD	Sometimes the music just hits you, and no matter where you are, or who you are with, you just have to move! Size: 4" x 12" 2019 SOLD
SOLD When the spirit moves you, no matter where you are, no matter if you are alone or not, just dance. Do you! Make the best of any situation, especially the wonders of Mother Nature. Just go with it! SIZE: 20' x 20" 2020	SOLD Colonel Charles Young, Buffalo Soldier	Inspired by Misty Copeland (Principle Dancer American Ballet Theatre), ballerinas of all shades come together to inspire others, while dancing in the garden. Size: 53" x 40" 2016 SOLD
We are truly in our glory, when we have our 'girls' around us. That social bonding provides a strong base for everything that comes at us. So as we each go off and do our thing, let's remember 'our girls' got our back! Size: 50" x 40" 2015 SOLD	No need to be in the front of the line. Remember, life isn't a sprint, but a marathon. Dig deep and show the world just how much you want it, just how hard you are willing to go for it. Surprise them with your spirit and see just how far you will go. Inspiration: Corretta Scott King SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 SOLD Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC	5th in my Masks of the World series, Majestic Lord of Nature conjures up feelings of peace and tranquillity. Communing with nature allows us to relax and renew our spirit. The earth tones of this piece are meant to do the same thing, to ground us, and allow us to take the time to enjoy our surroundings. She is providing us a path back to the beginning, back to a time, when stopping to enjoy the goodness of the earth was cherished. SIZE: 33" x 35" 2020 SOLD
Music and dance transcend all cultures and for many is an integral part of daily and community life. No matter what the role, dance enriches all engaged, no matter if dancer or observer. Size: 30" x 36" 2015 SOLD	Dance is such a fulfilling art. Whether jazz, rumba, tap or ballet, our body's movements convey our true self gracefully, showing the world just who we are. A Prima ballerina is on the top of the world! Size: 18" x 36" 2019 SOLD	Inspired by the James Island, SC, Angel Oak Tree's beauty and the peace and tranquillity of the area, I placed my sisters and I on a bench as we enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. One of my sisters, has transitioned, and so she is represented by her wings, stitch lightly with silver thread. 20" x 20" 2022 SOLD
Working in such a small space can be challenging, but she has figured out a way to get it in. Size: 4" x 12" 2019 SOLD	Life is short and too often we forget that our inner being needs feeding, we forget to express ourselves in a way that makes us happy. In this piece it is clear, she is doing her thing! Size: 18" x 36" 2019 SOLD	From sketchpad to fabric was not quick. This guy waited on paper for four years until I found the right background fabric. He is dancing to the beat of the fire drums, showing he too, is all that. SIZE: 31" x 28" SOLD Public Collection: The Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Using a woven background made from a variegated fabric, these are two of my earliest dancers. Raw edge appliqué with thread play. SOLD	I made this piece in answer to a challenge by one of my fiber art groups, to make a quilt which by itself was an architectural element. This was such a great challenge for me, I totally enjoyed it. SOLD	Incorporating many different techniques, these two ladies are enjoying a nice evening chat in the courtyard, with a gorgeous sunset in the background. SOLD
Life does not take a straight path, instead it winds us along a curvy path, sometimes in circles. But don't fret, those curves are meant to take you right where you are meant to be. SOLD	The graceful movement of willow trees remind me of an orchestrated dance. These ladies move as one, synchronized, as if they were swinging willows on a summers night. SOLD	We all wear many different masks in our daily lives and show a different side of ourselves depending on who we are dealing with. This series deals with the ceremonial masks of the life. SOLD
A tribute to my father. With 4 daughters and no sons, he taught his girls to fish. 3 of us acquired his love for the sport. NFS	Fierce, strong and brave... traits found in every woman... if she is willing to let you in. SOLD	Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. They both stepped out on faith. SOLD
Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. After years of work, when you finally make it, you feel as if you are on top of the world! SOLD	Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. Moonlight reflecting off the water makes it seem as if anything is possible, and quite frankly why isn't it? SOLD	Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. So many times life just seems unbearable. When it is, I think of a something my grandmother used to say 'suck it up and get on with it.' Til this day, I still credit her for my ability to give it everything I have, until I reach my goals. SOLD
Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. If you never reach for the stars, you will never get off the ground. SOLD	It is said that our eyes are the windows to our souls. Let your eyes show your spirit, your grit, your joy. SOLD	Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. That feeling you get when you finally accomplish something you have been working so hard to achieve. Some say, don't pat yourself on the back. I say relish in the accomplishment and use it to spur you to the next level! SOLD
When life curves puts you under water, take the time to enjoy the scenery. Smooth sea glass can be mesmerizing, calming your nerves just enough to get you back on the right path. SOLD

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The 9th piece in my Dream Big series. Having faith in one's self is critical to achieving your dreams. What others think, doesn't matter. Dream, Achieve and Inspire. Materials: Cotton and silk fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 20" x 20" 2024

Having loved ones around is always a blessing. But I am confident my Loved Ones are forever near. They are my guardian angels forever. I am sure yours are as well. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 25" x 29" 2023

Having loved ones around is always a blessing. But I am confident my Loved Ones are forever near. They are my guardian angels forever. I am sure yours are as well. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. Swarovski crystals. 25" x 29" 2023

Move in the body you have. Wear what makes you comfortable and allows your body to move. Get out and celebrate you. Inspiration: Kaona Greene SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021

Articulate, Inspirational, Influencer... Yes, be that women. Know how to use your voice and show the world what you have to say. Inspiration: Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021

No matter what the world throws at you, learn to define yourself and take no prisoners. A confident risk taker is a powerful opponent. Step out and show off! Inspiration: Ashley Graham SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021

Life throws curveballs and tries to take you down, but when you have the ability to bounce back, and do it with a smile, your star will continue to shine. Sooner or later, those balls will pass you by. Inspiration: Stacey Abrams SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC

Courage and determination can take you far. Never be afraid to show them what you are made of. Inspiration: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Satomayor SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC

Be you, do you! Don't let others place you in a box. Take charge of your future and you can be all that and more. Inspiration: Aretha Franklin SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC

Poised, Proud and Strong. A graceful, quiet position of power, sets you above the rest Inspiration: Michelle Obama SIZE: 18" x 30" 2021 Photo Credit: Tami Photography LLC

The wind through your hair, the colors of the evening sunset, and music playing softly in the background. These ladies are enjoying a warm summer night, just hanging loose and being free. SIZE: 20" x 20" 2020

Hanging out with your girls, on the beach in the summer is what life is all about. SIZE: 36" x 32" 2020

Nguvu Za Ndani: Inner Strength, is my second piece in my Warrior Woman Series. The influence for this piece comes from the movie Black Panther, when I saw the female warriors and not only their fierceness, but also their inner strength.

Pow! Never forget how great you are. Put it out there for all the world to see. Take center stage and let the glory of who you are shine through for all to see 😘 SIZE: 60" x 60" 2019

When you dance, you spirit is free, your soul is at peace. So much so, it can feel as if you don't have a care in the world… and when that is the case, there is no better feeling in the world. Size: 17.25" x 19" 2019

MaskTime! Series: the second in a series, this piece celebrates the serious self. When you want to look someone straight in the eye and say, Yes, I Am Fierce! Size: 22" x 22" 2017

Ring that bell, dance to your own music and influence others to come along for the ride! Flowers add an element of nature to enhance your mood. SIZE: 14" x 36" 2015

She dances with passion.. as she enters the room all eyes turn. Her presence fills the dance hall, yet she never looks beyond her partner. As she passes under the arbor to exit, all eyes follow, wondering who is she? Quite simply, she is... The Lady to Watch. Size: 18" x 27.5" 2015

Have you ever imagined something, but couldn't see your way to whatever was supposed to be the end? The center of this piece came to me quite clearly in a dream, but then it sat for years, until I dreamed in set on point surrounded in purple. Size: 33" x 33" 2013

I enjoy connecting with people and my art is just one vehicle. "Pathways" symbolizes the many roads we travel to accomplish our goals in life. Made as part of a challenge by my fiber art group, FANE, to create a piece of art in the shape of a Kimono. (1) 19" x 50" (2) 19" x 11" 2011

Easy flowing curves soothes the soul, just like as if you were sitting on the beach listening to the waves come ashore. Size: 24" x 20"

It's all about the details. Big, small, pointy or curvy, details stand out. Enjoy all the details as this piece focuses on little things to make a big impact. SIZE: 34" x 34" 2010

Adapted from a picture of my two children, this was a study of the facial collage method taught by Bisa Butler. NFS

A lesson in drafting was made easy with Paula Nadelstein's gorgeous kaleidoscope fabric as inspiration. These circular flying geese were my first attempt at designing my own geometric pattern. 2009

The 11th piece in my Dream Big series. Having achieved a goal, your spirit flies free. Enjoy the freedom to live life freely, as you see fit. Materials: Cotton and polyester fabric. Cotton, silk and polyester threads. yarns and crystals. 20" x 20" 2024 SOLD

Sometimes the music just hits you, and no matter where you are, or who you are with, you just have to move! Size: 4" x 12" 2019 SOLD

SOLD When the spirit moves you, no matter where you are, no matter if you are alone or not, just dance. Do you! Make the best of any situation, especially the wonders of Mother Nature. Just go with it! SIZE: 20' x 20" 2020

SOLD Colonel Charles Young, Buffalo Soldier

Inspired by Misty Copeland (Principle Dancer American Ballet Theatre), ballerinas of all shades come together to inspire others, while dancing in the garden. Size: 53" x 40" 2016 SOLD

We are truly in our glory, when we have our 'girls' around us. That social bonding provides a strong base for everything that comes at us. So as we each go off and do our thing, let's remember 'our girls' got our back! Size: 50" x 40" 2015 SOLD

Music and dance transcend all cultures and for many is an integral part of daily and community life. No matter what the role, dance enriches all engaged, no matter if dancer or observer. Size: 30" x 36" 2015 SOLD

Dance is such a fulfilling art. Whether jazz, rumba, tap or ballet, our body's movements convey our true self gracefully, showing the world just who we are. A Prima ballerina is on the top of the world! Size: 18" x 36" 2019 SOLD

Working in such a small space can be challenging, but she has figured out a way to get it in. Size: 4" x 12" 2019 SOLD

Life is short and too often we forget that our inner being needs feeding, we forget to express ourselves in a way that makes us happy. In this piece it is clear, she is doing her thing! Size: 18" x 36" 2019 SOLD

From sketchpad to fabric was not quick. This guy waited on paper for four years until I found the right background fabric. He is dancing to the beat of the fire drums, showing he too, is all that. SIZE: 31" x 28" SOLD Public Collection: The Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Using a woven background made from a variegated fabric, these are two of my earliest dancers. Raw edge appliqué with thread play. SOLD

I made this piece in answer to a challenge by one of my fiber art groups, to make a quilt which by itself was an architectural element. This was such a great challenge for me, I totally enjoyed it. SOLD

Incorporating many different techniques, these two ladies are enjoying a nice evening chat in the courtyard, with a gorgeous sunset in the background. SOLD

Life does not take a straight path, instead it winds us along a curvy path, sometimes in circles. But don't fret, those curves are meant to take you right where you are meant to be. SOLD

The graceful movement of willow trees remind me of an orchestrated dance. These ladies move as one, synchronized, as if they were swinging willows on a summers night. SOLD

We all wear many different masks in our daily lives and show a different side of ourselves depending on who we are dealing with. This series deals with the ceremonial masks of the life. SOLD

A tribute to my father. With 4 daughters and no sons, he taught his girls to fish. 3 of us acquired his love for the sport. NFS

Fierce, strong and brave... traits found in every woman... if she is willing to let you in. SOLD

Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. They both stepped out on faith. SOLD

Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. After years of work, when you finally make it, you feel as if you are on top of the world! SOLD

Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. Moonlight reflecting off the water makes it seem as if anything is possible, and quite frankly why isn't it? SOLD

Inspired by Misty Copeland and the 50th Anniversary of Man's walk on the moon. If you never reach for the stars, you will never get off the ground. SOLD

It is said that our eyes are the windows to our souls. Let your eyes show your spirit, your grit, your joy. SOLD

When life curves puts you under water, take the time to enjoy the scenery. Smooth sea glass can be mesmerizing, calming your nerves just enough to get you back on the right path. SOLD