Several years ago, I made an important decision regarding my voice and the direction of my work. I was frustrated with edge finishes and the need to do functional quilt stitching in areas where I wanted no additional lines or texture. Because I wanted to move into a more “graphic art” look and finish, I made the decision to eliminate batting and work small—usually no larger than about 16 inches square. Most of the pieces are canvas stretched, moving me further from the constraints of the “quilt world” and its restrictions.