Hello there, I'm donna

I am a self taught Artist, Surface Pattern Designer, and Quilt Maker.
I draw my inspiration from walks on my farm, from my community in rural Midwest Florida, and from sweet memories of bygone days. I believe that the colors and patterns found in the natural world, when we take the time to observe them, lend so well to creating artwork and surface pattern designs that unearth such beauty.
My mom was such a phenomenal influence in my creative journey. She loved crafting beautiful things for her home from treasures collected along roadsides and waterways, and from found objects that she picked up. She taught me that our lives and our homes are made more beautiful, when we consider beyond what something is, and imagine what it could be.
I love all things quilty, and am accomplished in all aspects of quilt making; creating a pattern, fabric selection piecing and applique', and long arm quilting. I love it when the right combinations of color and patterns come together to really make a quilt sing.

I'm so glad you're here!

We believe in finding beauty: in the world around us, in our home, in our family, and in our friendships. We believe that everyday is a gift, and that if we have eyes to see, miracles are all around us. We believe in thankfulness, for the blessings we have received, and for those not yet manifested. We believe in finding the good in people and in situations. We believe that serving others is a way of life, and that when we help others move in the direction of their dreams, we move toward our own. We believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table, and that everyone has a story worth hearing. We believe in doing good work that matters, and in nudging others to do the same. We believe that Love Covers (1 Peter 4:8). We believe that failure isn't final, but that we learn from our mistakes and fail forward next time. We believe that courage; taking one step outside our comfort zone, that feels a little scary, is what leads us into our destiny.
We believe that the greatest legacy we can leave is a life well loved.