The recipient was not only a trumpeter for the marching bands both at Thomas Jeffersosn High School of Science and Technology and at the University of Virginia, he majored in music. TJHSST, referred interchangeably as either TJ or Jefferson, is a public magnet school that is currently ranked 14th in the nation. In his spare time during his US Presidential terms, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Um, how much sound from the brass to the air Will it take, to put your cheers in the air? (Pardon me there)
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Is your name Michael Norton? No mine's Clarence.
The recipient of this queen-sized quilt is the sibling of two previous clients. He is both an Oakton High School and James Madison University alumnus. He was a typical student having summer jobs, running track in high school and joining Sigma Nu at JMU. His bio-brother is also his fraternity brother which made him a legacy.
The mother wanted to incorporate more than just t shirts. The two following pictures depict blocks made from his preschool tote bag. Obviously the recipient was a big Thomas the Tank Engine fan back in the day.
The borders of these blocks were made from a dress shirt that both boys wore when they were little. The brother's quilt also uses this gingham.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Nick Norton, Sigma Nu, and Mr U-V
This quilt's recipient is an undergrad alumnus of the University of Virginia and earned his Master's of Architecture at California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo. The older sibling's graduation from Duke had been commemorated here.
The recipient and his brother are members of Sigma Nu, albeit at different universities.
When choosing the backing, I used UVa fabric and a fabric depicting commercial buildings. Although this was a home decorating weight material, I really thought it was appropriate for an architect's quilt.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
To all the party people who are happy and free, Tsouras and Foley rewriting history
This was a very special commission to create. An elderly gentleman wanted a quilt made from his AND his wife's Army uniforms and patches. His wife had started to cut pieces from their uniforms but unfortunately had died before this was completed. All the fabrics had been cut into squares or rectangles, but he wanted circles in the design.
The recipient had met his future wife when they were both serving as 2LTs, Foley was the wife's maiden name and then they both were Tsouras after marriage. During this era, she was in the Women's Army Corps otherwise known as WACs.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A nickname Wahoo , well, my faith is not Majus. Girlies on the tippy because my homie is Tejas
This quilt was made for a 2023 graduate whose dad had originally commissioned a quilt commemorating the mom's athletic accomplishments nearly a decade prior to now.
The recipient is a graduate of Oakton High School and is now a first-year at the University of Virginia aspiring to get admitted to the McIntire School of Commerce. Unlike other universities that admit students into a specific college as incoming freshmen, Cavaliers have to apply during their sophomore year to be accepted to the program.
He is an avid fan of all the professional Washington sports teams denoted by the fact that the parents insisted on all 4 polar fleeces being used for the back. This made it a cozy quilt which was perfect for the miserable winter the Commonwealth has been having this year.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Said 'Who is the man making diamonds out of Cole?' The man pushing buttons on remote control
This twin Tarragon quilt is called from Saint to Red Devil as the recipient just graduated from the St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and will be matriculating to Dickinson College in the fall.
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Born and branched the Air Force for the USA They call me Silas Johnson but I'm MGJ
This quilt was made for a retired 2-star USAF general who served our country for over 3 decades. Based on old movies, I knew pilots used to wear white scarves while flying but I never realized that in later years the squadrons and other units had scarves designed specifically for their organizations.