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Category Archives: Political Commentary
A Little Sarcasm Never Hurts
This Syrian refugee I have depicted here says: “Oh yes, we are very happy to be living in this tent instead of our family home in Syria. I was happy to see the bombs fall. And then what good exercise … Continue reading
Trump’s Been Checked
The checks and balances of the three branches of our government will hopefully stop Trump in his march toward being, as Steven Miller of the inner Whitehouse circle said, a ” President that will not be questioned.” What an astonishing … Continue reading
Wedding for Bill and Jim
After more than 30 years, they are tying the knot. Our good friends Bill and Jim are getting married April 2, 2016. This QuiltToon is made from fabric and thread and a small amount of beading. It’s about 9″ X … Continue reading
McDs – a Beacon in the Smog
I saw this image on the news during the December 2015 climate talks in France — McDonald’s ubiquitous arches shining through the smog in Beijing. What a comment on our civilization today… not sure what the comment is…but it’s definitely saying … Continue reading
Election 2016 — A Lot of Hot Air
Electino 2016- hot air rises over the land. Continue reading
Posted in Daily Musings, How Tos - Quilt Making, Political Commentary
Tagged 1949, american flag, election 2016, hand applique, politics, Quilting
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Tents Are Home to Millions of War Refugees
In June of 2014, this quilt, “Tents Are Home to Millions of War Refugees,” was made in response to the International Quilt Festival’s call for entries for an exhibit titled “Home.” The quilt has been exhibited in at least two shows … Continue reading
QuiltToon in National Exhibit
I’m proud to say that one of my quilts was accepted to be shown at the International Quilt Festival in Houston that starts today. The International Quilt Festival has a special exhibit with the theme of “Home.” I made mine … Continue reading
Arab Spring QuiltToon™ Continues to Be Viewed
It was one year ago today that my blog post featured, for the first time, “The Arab Spring Facebook Revolution” QuiltToon™ pictured here. Much to the surprise of this 68-year-old great grandmother in Toledo, Ohio, the image continues to attact viewers daily from … Continue reading
Your Vote Does Count
If you’re not registered to vote, get going and get registered. November 6, 2012 is only about five months away. If you don’t already listen and read about the issues and candidates, start to do so. It’s easy to find … Continue reading
Posted in How Tos - Quilt Making, Political Commentary
Tagged Resister to Vote, VOTE, Young voters
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The QuiltToonist 
Washington Tangled Web
It’s pretty bad when you can’t believe anything coming out of our country’s leaders’ mouths. The morning brings one statement, the night the opposite. One higher up contradicts what another VIP says. And it seems deliberate from where I … Continue reading →