My Twitter bio says, “Novelist. Maker. Aspiring odalisque. #AdultHumanFemale I only lie between the covers.” This is the maker page.
Cross Stitch
I do not generally “finish” my projects as pillows, ornaments, framed works, or display them. I have a treasure box I store them in. I fold them up in acid-free tissue and keep them there, guarding them and looking at them like a dragon guards and counts his gold. For me, it is about the process and the finish line, not the “finish” and displaying. I also design cross stitch patterns and sell them on Etsy.
Garden Arbor, 2022
Garden Chair, 2022
Garden Well, 2022
Garden Gate, 2022
Wisteria, 2022
Chanson de Noel, 2022
Blossom Harvest, 2022
Christmas fairy tale, 2021
pirate ship, 2021
balloon festival, 2021
summer wreath, 2021
Christmas candle ornament, 2021
Christmas lightbulb ornaments, 2020
diamond mandala, 2020
color block, 2020
Passione Ricamo: four seasons, 2020
interrobang, 2018
interrobang, 2015
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, 2008
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" is not for sale at this time. I hate it.
Operetta, 2008
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Operetta" pixel doll. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y5ctdho4
Lollilollipop, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Lollilollipop" in variegated silk floss. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y3qq2myo
bubbles, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Oooh, Look, Mama" is not for sale at this time. I hate it.
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, 2006
I got this design from an earring. It is not finished nor will it be.
Just Messing Around One Day, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Just Messing Around One Day". Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y5c27a5v
Les Tuileries: Winter, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Les Tuileries" Winter in blackwork with variegated silk floss. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y59xsjbx
Les Tuileries: Summer, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Les Tuileries" Summer in blackwork with variegated silk floss. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y59xsjbx
Les Tuileries: Spring, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Les Tuileries" Spring in blackwork with variegated silk floss. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y59xsjbx
Les Tuileries: Autumn, 2007
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Les Tuileries" Autumn in blackwork with variegated silk floss. Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/y59xsjbx
In Parts, 2006
One of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"In Parts" is not for sale at this time. I hate the gross colors I chose and intend to replace them with black and gray.
Man & Wife, 2006
I did this for my husband.
stocking, 2005
I did this for my mom.
wedding sampler, 2005
Another one, but this one also won first prize at the Missouri State Fair.
Mother & Child, 2004
I did this for my daughter's birth, but ended up not liking it when I was finished. I sold this on eBay.
bouquet, 2003
I liked the bouquet on the piano so much I did it again; I ended up selling this on eBay.
piano bouquet, 2001
I did this on commission.
chier tapestry, 2001
See "In Parts" below. I should've done that like this.
wedding sampler, 2000
another one
Lavender & Lace: guardian angel, 1999
I did this on commission for a friend I no longer have. I don't remember if she gifted it to someone or not.
P Buckley Moss: baby sampler, 1997
I did this for a coworker.
Gma's sweatshirt, 1997
This was done with waste canvas, and I gave it to my grandmother.
wedding sampler, 1996
I have stitched this 4 times and I keep it kitted up. But now it's 20 years later. All my friends have married (or not) and I no longer like this pattern. Yet, I keep it.
Christmas banner, 1991
Also one of my designs for Effervescent Designs.
"Tidings". Purchase pattern here: https://tinyurl.com/yxc83sj2
Wild at Heart, 1990
MarBek: spring angel, 1989
I gave this to my mom. Also, this won first prize at the Missouri State Fair.
MarBek: winter angel, 1988
I gave this to a friend who adored it. That friendship is no longer and sometimes I wonder what she did with it.
English fairy, 1988
I was on a trip to Europe with my family and though I was NOT bored when we were out and about, I was bored on the flight home.
English rose, 1988
I was on a trip to Europe with my family and though I was NOT bored when we were out and about, I was bored in the evenings when we lodged.
Welcome, 1988
beehive, 1986
Hummel: boy studying, 1984
Hummel: girl with doll, 1984
Hummel: ring around the rosy, 1984
Precious Moments: Jesus Loves Me, 1984
I made this for a teacher who, upon reflection, may not have liked me very much. I was always seeking her approval.
Chiefs afghan
I made this because I wanted to figure out how to do an entrelac pattern of Tunisian stitch, which is my favorite. My favorite colors are red and yellow or yellow and red, depending on the day. It took me a minute to get the rhythm of it, and I made a lot of mistakes, but once I got started, I couldn’t stop, so this thing is huge, it’s heavy, and it now belongs to my husband because … It so happens that red and yellow are also the Kansas City Chiefs colors, and my husband is a rabid Chiefs fan (I’m just a fair-weather fan), so he insisted it was a Chiefs afghan. It is not, but I decided to play like it is. This is the last thing I finished. I started a different crochet project (not Tunisian), but got tired of it, so it’s in my closet.
2023-02-25: Entrelac pattern, Tunisian stitch
2023-02-25: Entrelac pattern, Tunisian stitch
2023-02-25: Entrelac pattern, Tunisian stitch
2023-02-25: Entrelac pattern, Tunisian stitch
Miscellaneous
outdoor spring wreath, 2023
outdoor winter wreath, 2023
I sure do love wrapping presents, 2022
outdoor Christmas wreath, 2022
Tunisian scarf, 2022
outdoor fall wreath, 2022
Tunisian crochet, afghan, 2019
hand-quilting, tree skirt, 2018
hat, bricolage, 2015
cupcake ornaments, 2012
crochet, scarf, 2012
crochet, scarf, 2012
embroidery, sewing, 2006
decoupage, 2007
embroidery, sewing, 2003
embroidery, sewing, 2003
embroidery, sewing, 2003
embroidery, hand-quilting, baby blanket, 2003
arts & crafts style faux stained glass window, 2000
Japanese-bound book, 1998
ribbon embroidery, 1998
sewing, Mouse House dolls, 1998
embroidery, butterfly dishtowels, 1996
sewing, pincushion, 1993
crochet, afghan, 1992
Drawing
I took art classes at the local juco, fall 2021 semester. I had “design foundations” and “drawing 1,” where I was just picking up where I left off in 1986, senior year in high school art. Then life happened and I never got back to it.
lines and circles, 2021-09-14
I took art classes at the local juco Fall 2021 for a few weeks before I had to withdraw because life. I took "design foundations," which I didn't know was for graphic design majors. This is my first assignment, lines and circles, and how to make them interesting.
still life in lines, 2021-09-26
An exercise in creating depth with lines, cross hatch, and scribbles.