Gilda's Club Southeast Wisconsin

When I heard that Gilda’s Club was opening in Milwaukee and my local quilt guild, North Shore Quilter’s Guild of Milwaukee, had been asked to donate three quilts for their community room, I knew I wanted to be involved.

When I saw the room, a large narrow, brightly lit space, and learned the community room was where many of the club functions would take place, I knew immediately quilts about community was what I would want to see on the far wall.

After the three quilts were designed, I realized the quilts needed not only to be about community, but also the “look” of being made by the community. I presented the idea of a “slice” quilt to North Shore Quilter’s Guild and asked if they would be interested in participating. Even though it was a very ambitious project, I received an enthusiastic “Yes”.

Members of the guild made the 90 blocks. I assembled them and Terri Kirchner expertly long arm quilted them. 

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Wrangler Jeans Quilt

This quilt was commissioned by Wrangler for use in a television commercial. Wrangler sent seveal boxes of shirt and jeans for inclusion in the quilt. Each state includes a logo, button, pocket, or decorative element from the garments.

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Custom Chuppa

A family in New Jersey commissioned this family chuppa.  The silk pieced and appliqued "lining" (seen at right) is backed with an embroidered satin purchased in India by the family specifically for the chuppa.  The navy follows the satin scalloped edge.  The side panels represent the four siblings.  The stars represent their children. Each star is temporarily attached so it can be removed and embroidered with the name of the child. Additional stars were provided so new spouses may be added with each marriage.