Below is a sampling of Diane's most recent quilts. If you would like more information about these quilts or if you are interested in purchasing, please contact Diane Steffen with the name of the quilt and any question you might have. Diane will get in touch with you promptly.

NOTE: All quilts are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the artist.

Blue Herons
25w x 46h (click to enlarge)

This art quilt depicts a group of blue herons resting at sun down. It is the first quilt in Diane's collection using a freestyle piecing technique. The strong color contrasts are dramatic. The artist quilted this piece.
© 2003
SOLD
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Knobby Knees
40w x 33h (click to enlarge)

A colorful group of flamingos enjoy the morning. Festive tropical colors are used. Pink shades are reflected in the wading pool and scattered in the background with shades of aqua and turquoise.
© 2004
$2100
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High Stepper
36w x 63h (click to enlarge)

Frequent trips to the carousel inspired this whimsical quilt. Gold lame and metallic thread add glitz and ornamentation to this fanciful carousel horse. Complementary colors of coral and orange are striking with the rich hues of royal blue and turquoise.
© 2004
$2000
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Japanese Girl
32w x 58h (click to enlarge)

This art quilt is a favorite of the artist. It commemorates her trip to Japan and was inspired by a photo her daughter took. Delicate beading highlights the cherry blossoms and the jewels in her hair. “Japanese Girl” won Honorable Mention in 2006 at Road to California Quilt Show. It has also been on exhibit at Traditions Transformed Contemporary Quilt Show at the Joan Mondale Gallery, Textile Center, Minneapolis MN.
© 2005
$3200
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Ascending at Dawn
45w x 69h (click to enlarge)

This art quilt was inspired by a local Hot Air Balloon Festival which depicts balloons ascending in the early dawn. It was a semi-finalist in the 2006 AQS Paducah Quilt Show in Kentucky. It is printed in the Show Catalog, page 99.
© 2005
$2400
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Proud Peacock
28w x 47h (click to enlarge)

This is a strong graphic design representing the essence of the male peacock displaying his colors. A full spectrum of analogous cool colors is used in a variety of batiks, silk dupioni, and other coordinating fabrics. The crown or topnotch is embellished by the addition of elegant beading. Eva Studley professionally quilted this piece.
© 2006
$2200
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Paradise
58w x 69h (click to enlarge)

A Bird of Paradise still blooms in the afterglow of a beautiful sunset. This quilt transports the viewer to a peaceful beach in "Paradise". Vibrant fabrics coordinate with batiks and silk dupioni. Fringe detail completes the scraggly look on the trunk of the palm tree.
© 2006
$2400
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Unless otherwise noted, Patti Hill of Circle of Friends Fabrics and Quilting professionally quilted the above pieces.

 
   
 
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