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These five quilts were made to celebrate my grandchildren’s births. Each quilt was an adventure in learning about an artistic tradition. 


Lion and Lamb

Lion


The Lion and the Lamb – Designed in the tradition of Edward Hicks, the noted Quaker painter of the late 1700’s. The lion and the lamb lie down together in a Nebraska setting. A poem by Blake surrounds the picture. For our second grandson.
 

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Unicorn

Unicorn


Unicorn – A mille fleur quilted tapestry that features the famous Cluny Museum Unicorn and my daughter with our first grandson.
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Elves

Elves


Norwegian Elves – Traditional Norwegian rose painting design with elves peeping out from behind the cupboard door for my third granddaughter. 1980.
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Mother Goose

Mother Goose Quilt


Mother Goose – The cover of the beloved Mother Goose book pieced in one inch squares for my second grandaughter. 1978.
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Little House

Little House


Little House – A village of little house blocks create the perfect setting for favorite story-book characters for my first granddaughter. 1976.
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