Grace Anderson
Oregon, USA
I was raised in the Yakima valley in Washington state with parents and siblings who delved into artsy craftsy things.
I attended three colleges in Portland, Oregon, graduating with a diploma from
one and a BS in secondary English education, then moved to Southern Oregon,
where I reside. I proudly have two grown children and three wonderful grandchildren;
all live less than 30 minutes away. I have no dog, not since the kids were small,
but had a Sealpoint Siamese cat that lived with me as a wonderful buddy for
18 years. For most of my adult life I have been a seamstress, designer, and
teacher of some 18 different sewing/quilting/craft/ embroidery related subjects.
About 17 years ago, there was an abrupt, swiftly moving change in my life (a
God thing) and I became a longarm machine quilter. I create original designs
for patterns and quilting design workbooks that I use in my business and teach
to other machine quilters, teaching in both my home studio and at large quilt
venues. Hundreds of clients and hundreds, maybe thousands, of quilts later,
I am still inspired and thrilled to see what happens in the quilt world. My
quilts are entered in local and regional quilt shows and I even had an article
printed in a national quilt magazine last year. I love my "job".
Linda Bell
Iowa , USA
Karen Brown
New York, USA
I am Karen Brown from Gloversville, New York in the Foothills of the Adirondacks.
The handsome fellows on the bridge are Rush and Harrigan Garth. Rush was adopted from a
friend who had an abundance of wonderful Airedales. Harrigan came from D and D Norwich
Terriers in Pennsylvania. He feels it is his responsibility to keep Rush’s life interesting.
The bridge is the creation of my partner, Jim. Jim just retired from 39 years of helping to
keep our submarine fleet operating smoothly. That translates to lots more farm project time
for me to continue renovating our 1830’s farm house and outbuildings. It also means that
the pressure will be on to plan my own retirement. I just celebrated my 40th year working
with the Fulton County ARC. The majority of that time has been spent as a Residential
Director working with developmentally disabled adults.
I have been a member of the Airedale Terrier Quilting Bee since 2000. It is a thrill to
work with this creative and talented group of women who are passionate about Airedales.
This year’s block was inspired by my two wonderful dog groomers who my boys love
almost as much as they love me.
Sharon DeBoer
Oregon/Alaska, USA
Hi, I’m Sharon. I live in Southern Oregon, and am fortunate
to be able to provide full time care for my 93 year old mother. Mom still owns
the home in Anchorage, Alaska, that she and my dad built, where I was born and
raised. In the summers we commute between Oregon and Alaska so we can enjoy
the best of The Last Frontier, but still be in Oregon when the blackberries
and peaches are ripe! During the winter, we stay close to Oregon.
Biscuit is my first Airedale. I wish I could say I choose
the perfect puppy right out of the gate, but I have to admit instead, my Airedale
chose me. As I sat on the lawn, wondering if there was a puppy that I would
be interested in, a little female crawled up on my lap and went to sleep. She
went home with me that day. Biscuit is now 6 years old, and she is everything
I could have hoped for in a companion and four-legged best friend. She has brought
humor, intensity, love and joy to my life as only an Airedale can. I hope that
I am at least close to being the human SHE thought I would be!
In the winter my 90 pound Biscuit looks more like an
Airedale, because she’s groomed in the standard cut. However, in the summer
she sports a “close crop”, so we can enjoy running through the woods, swimming
in the river, and just playing outside together. Less time on the grooming table
means more time to play – every dog knows THAT!
Quilting is my passion. I remember as a child, sitting
under the big quilting frame while the Ladies Aid at grandma’s church hand quilted
for people. My first quilt was made about 30 years ago, and I bought my first
long arm quilting machine just over 10 years ago. I’m involved in several guilds
and quilting groups, and was very pleased to discover that I could combine my
love of quilting with my love for Airedales! This year I was responsible for
coordinating the finish work on the quilt, tying off all of the threads on the
surface, sewing on the binding, the label, and adding a sleeve so it can be
hung. How rewarding to be able to help Airedales in need by doing what I love!
Lavonne DeBoer
Oregon/Alaska, USA
Hello, I’m Lavonne DeBoer. I am 93 years old. I was born and raised on a farm
in southeast South Dakota, worked in a factory in Los Angeles during World War
II (think Rosie The Riveter - I replaced a man who was drafted), and in 1947,
after the War, I moved to the territory of Alaska with my husband, just for
the summer. We never left. Six years ago I moved in with my daughter, Sharon,
when my husband of almost 65 years passed away.
When I was 13 years old,
my parents sent me to a boarding school in White Lake, South Dakota, where I
learned how to sew. I’m one of the oldest of 10 children, and mom wanted help
making clothes for all the kids. In 1934, when I was 16 years old, I pieced
my first quilt. It was a LeMoyne Star, out of Depression Era fabrics. No one
bothered to tell me that was much too hard of a pattern for a first project!
I kept it in a shoebox, because I didn’t know how to hand quilt. When I married
Vernon, my new mother-in-law offered to help me finish it. It is featured in
the book, “Rotary Roundup”, and is also shown as one of the quilts in the cabinet
on the cover of the book. I still have the quilt. I love machine piecing and
hand quilting. I’ve made more quilts than I can count. Right now I’m working
on an applique quilt, and am finishing the redwork on embroidered blocks for
another quilt. Sharon says I make blocks faster than she can sew them into quilts!
I didn’t even know what an Airedale was until I met Biscuit, Sharon’s dog.
Biscuit seems to know when she wants to play rough, she has to do that with
Sharon, but I’m always good for some scratches behind the ears. She also knows
that I like a Klondike bar after every dinner and she can have a little if she
asks.
This year I helped knot and bury all the quilting threads on the surface
of the quilt. I want to help make sure that other dogs like Biscuit have a comfortable
life, and if I can do that with quilting, then we’re all happy!
Rebecca Eash
Wisconsin, USA
Rebecca Eash lives in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin with her husband of over 30 years. They have two grown daughters. Her very first dog, Chuckles, is now a healthy, happy ten year old bundle of Airedale enthusiasm! Her family also includes two calico cats, Kiwi and Tina, rescued from the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS). Rebecca has been sewing since she was a little girl but is just beginning her journey as a quilter. She has worked on the last few Airedale Rescue quilts and really enjoys being part of the Internet Quilting Bee. Currently Rebecca is a volunteer in her community and is enjoying her "empty nest". Besides spoiling Chuckles, Rebecca enjoys watching silent movies, researching her family’s genealogy, and restoring her 1876 Victorian Italianate house. She is also a member of the Wisconsin Airedale Terrier Club.
Patty Eisenbraun
Michigan, USA
I am not a quilter, but an Airedale lover. A friend gave us our first Airedale
38 years ago and I’ve been smitten with them since then. 16 years ago I stumbled
upon Airedale rescue and it changed our lives dramatically. One huge part of
being involved in Airedale Rescue has been the caring people I’ve met and the
varied opportunities presented to be able to support Rescue throughout the world.
The Quilting Bee is one of those rare groups that allow me to use my art talents
and give back to Rescue in a big way.
We have had 8 Airedales live with
us in the last 16 years and fostered several. We continue to help with
Airedale Rescue in Michigan and are also helping with Wire Fox Terrier Rescue
as well. In addition to Toby, a five-year-old Airedale, we have two WFT’s, Buddy
and Lucy. We also have adopted a cat after losing our old, 23 year old Chloe.
Bob, our cat looks like a WFT in his coloring and – he acts like one!! He certainly
rules the roost, but all 4 “kids” get along great.
By trade I am a graphic
artist and my dessert in life is painting in oils. My website is:
www.pattyeisenbraun.com.
Between volunteering for rescue and other groups, enjoying my grandchildren
and painting, I’m now working on a dream project illustrating a series of children’s
books and creating characters for a licensing line.
Being involved with
the Quilting Bee is something I just can’t say no to! Watching each quilt go
from discussion to the finished stage is an amazing process to be part of. The
talent and heart of the Quilters is amazing.
Jeanne Esmond
Virginia, USA
I live in Herndon Virginia with two Airedales,
Sandy and Wooley Juan (both rescues) and my son Chris.
I made two blocks this year the TELEFIX block and the gazebo in the park.
When we decided to do blocks with Airedales and stores, I knew I had to make
the Telefix block.
I lost my old girl Katie last year just shy of 14 years old. She was very ill
the last year of her life and the only place she would walk was down the street
to Telefix. Jay and Pat kept a huge box of dog biscuits for whatever dog should
happen in. Jay fed Katie 12+ biscuits every time we came in. Poor Sandy was
starting to look like a stuffed Airedale when I cut him off of whole biscuits.
He only got half biscuits from then on.
Telefix has closed since the quilt was completed a victim of cheap TVs. The
Town misses their generous spirits and good humor!
This block is made to honor them and my Katie whose wicked sense of humor and
exuberant ways personify all that is good about Airedales
Carolyn Finlayson
USA
I live in Panama City Beach, FL. Home of white sands and the crystal clear Gulf of Mexico. At this time I do not have a residential Airedale however, Rufus who belongs to my son, is at work with us each day at our sign business. His main job is greeting the customers, which he does with gusto, putting both front paws on the front counter .I have participated in most of the quilt projects for Airedale Rescue. What a wonderful group of folks working together for the dales we love.
Jeanette Grantner
Colorado,USA
I am Jeanette Grantner from Canon City, CO. I have been involved with the Bee
since 2005 when I lived in New Jersey. I was a med-surg and geriatric nurse
when I was active in nursing. I have been sewing since I was 10 years old. Quilting
turned out to be more of a challenge than I anticipated. My first quilt
block was for WOTA in 2005.
2006 Friends – The Doberman, one of my favorites
2007 Vers-Airedale-ity – Companion
2008 A Day in the Life – Berries
2009 Fairey Tails – Red Riding Hood, another favorite
2010 A is for Airedale – U is for Up, a favorite
2012 Garden Party Maggie eating sunflowers
2013 Airedales Around Town – Dairey Delights
Maggie is now ten and the center of our empty nesters’ lives. If she isn’t getting
the attention she thinks is due, she’ll do something devious or clownish. She
has been my personal therapy dog. She makes me laugh by her antics. She knows
to rest when I rest. She also is a clock for (her) meal time.
Linda Hobbet
Illinois, USA
I've been a student of dogs all my life. According to Mom, my second word was 'dog' and there wasn't even one in the family at the time. I love learning about the evolution of dogs, their biology and behavior, the different breeds and their histories, and all the ways humankind and caninekind have partnered together over the millennia. As an artist, dogs are one of my favorite subjects. I had a variety of dogs over the years and loved them all, but I didn't get my first Airedale until 1990. Do you remember that old V-8 commercial where a guy takes a sip, slaps his head, and exclaims 'I could have had a V-8?' That's the way I felt. All those years when I could have had an Airedale! I currently live with my third and fourth Airedales. Eight-year-old Lola (Ch Stirling Laughing Out Loud) and three-year-old Punch (Gr Ch Kyna's Queensberry Rules). I enjoy participating in dog sports with my dogs, but I confess to being a lazy trainer. I do tracking and agility with Punch and obedience with Lola. One of these days we'll get around to entering trials :-). I've been involved with the Quilt since 2004. I enjoy working on these labors of love with a great community of Airedale enthusiasts.
Pam Jones
Texas, USA
Pam lives in the metro Houston, Texas area. She lives with her husband, of 28
years Jerry, and their 2 year old Airedale rescue,
Cooper. Cooper is their 2nd Airedale and first rescue. Pam works as an administrative
assistant. She enjoys reading, quilting, and hand and machine embroidery.
This is her 4th year to contribute to the Airedale quilt and she looks forward
to contributing again in the future.
Libby Karier
Illinois, USA
I am Libby Karier and live
in Chicago with my husband, Garry Low, and the unflappable, unbeatable, indefatigable
Molly.
My first Airedale, Fagan, came from a shelter. Because of him
I fell in love with the breed and became involved with Airedale Rescue.
Miss M. came to us as a ‘short-term’ foster more than 11 years ago. Her
supercharged energy level made prospective adopters blanch and it soon became
apparent that her temporary stay would be a permanent one.
But that
high energy level has served her well on our camping, hiking and canoeing trips.
My husband and I are also avid cyclists, and while Molly has not gone on any
bicycle trips, she has enjoyed helping us train for them.
My interests
– beyond Airedales and Airedale rescue – include reading, traveling and gardening;
a year ago I achieved my goal of turning the entire yard into garden and selling
the lawn mower. I support the quilt through the “ Back office” because
sewing machines and I have a relationship that is not unlike Charlie Brown and
his kite. I am in awe of the work the quilters produce and am extremely
fortunate to see proof of that work daily – you see, my name was on the winning
ticket for the 2007 quilt, Cirque du Sol’Aire
Rose Knowles
Britsh Columbia, Canada
I live in Victoria,BC,
Canada. My husband and I owned a very special Airedale named Pepper. She came
into our lives at 14 weeks when her previous owners were unable to keep her.
For 13 years, Pepper went everywhere with us with no questions asked and always
ready for fun. I chose this block as dashing off with objects was one of Pepper’s
favourite tricks. She never managed to steal sausages from a butcher shop but
her first Christmas she did dash off with the leg of our turkey!
As we were not
able to have another large dog, we chose a female Welsh Terrier. We have found
that Megan has many Airedale characteristics packed into a much smaller body.
We are often asked, “Is this a miniature airedale?”
I began quilting in 1998 when
I retired from teaching. While searching quilting sites, I came across “Annette’s
House” and the ADT Rescue group. I was immediately attracted and this worthy
cause. This is the 7th block I have contributed “In Memory of Pepper”.
Candy Kramlich
Jarrettsville, Maryland
My love affair with Airedale Terriers began in 1975 when, newly married, we
were given an Airedale puppy as a gift. Little did I know then how Airedales
would impact my life from that time forward. Trihorn Juliana, CD (Jul)
was a very sweet and steady Airedale. Then there was her son, Baerjager
Hawkeye, CD (Bear), my gentle giant at 27 ½ inches, and her daughter, Ch. Baerjager
Ariel, my spitfire. Both Bear and his mother, Jul, were shown in obedience
and earned CD titles. Ariel was our only champion, owner-handled to half
of her championship.
I am new to quilting, but not new to Airedale Rescue.
I coordinated Airedale Rescue for the Greater Denver Airedale Terrier Club from
the late 1970’s when the club was founded until I moved to New York in 1986.
Then I coordinated Airedale Rescue for southern NY for the Airedale Terrier
Club of Metropolitan NY for 17 + years. When I was National Airedale Rescue
Treasurer for 5 years, I saw firsthand how very important the Quilting Bee is
because the revenue generated by the yearly quilt raffle allows National Airedale
Rescue to continue to help the thousands of Airedales in need across the country.
It would not have been possible without the help generated by the Quilting Bee.
After relocating to northern Maryland in mid-2009, I adopted Pinky (Buonaires
Tuscadero), a 6 ½ yr. old female in March 2012. She’s a very sweet, affectionate
girl who has brought JOY back into my life after a major lifetime change.
My Airedales and all those Airedales I fostered over the years have brought
me so much joy and most of my closest friends are people I met through my Airedales.
Airedales have played a major role in my adult life and I’d be lost without
that component in my lifestyle. Each dog has left its paw prints on my
heart. What a gift this breed has brought to my life over the last 38 years!
I enjoyed making this 2nd block and it was inspired by Pinky, hence
the name “Pink’s Bakery”. When I got Pinky, she had to be crated and I’d
give her a couple of special dog biscuits as “bye bye” cookies when I’d leave
for work. I was given a wonderful dog biscuit recipe that Pink loved so
one day I made them. The predominant ingredients are oatmeal, bananas
and peanut butter. The next day I gave her couple when I went to work,
but I couldn’t find Pinky. After a quick check of the main floor, I found
her sitting in her open crate waiting for her cookies!! I just had to
burst out laughing. Well, a year later she no longer needs to be crated,
but she still gets her “bye bye” cookies when I leave. She goes to her
dog bed in the bedroom and waits as soon as she hears the cookie jar lid open.
She is now 7 ½ years young and her favorite activities are playing w/her soft
flex ball and hunting in her backyard – there are loads of bunnies this year
and she’s constantly on the hunt, often glued to the rock wall where they burrow.
I had to resort to stringing an 8-panel exercise pen along the rock wall to
keep her out of there.
Nancy Messier
Ohio, USA
I'm Nancy
Messier. My husband, Michael, and I live in central Ohio with our Airedale,
Hannah. Hannah is a rescue 'dale who came to our home five years ago when she
was two. She arrived without people skills, language skills, or indoor living
skills. In addition, she was fearful of everything and distrustful of everyone.
Within 24 hours she seemed to have adopted me as her leader, protector, and
the love of her life. They say dogs don't give hugs but they don't know Hannah.
She puts her paws on my lap and leans her head tight against my chest or curves
her head around my neck. She's overcome so many fears, does well in many circumstances,
and has finally started giving Michael hugs, too, one of the fondest desires
of his heart. She brings joy to our lives every day.
I've contributed to the Airedale Rescue Quilting Bee for several years now and
am grateful for the opportunity to help support Airedales-in-need in this way.
Jane Miller
Michigan, USA
I am a cartoonist and ADT Lover.
I have
been married for 39 years, and have 2 grown girls and 1 wonderful grandson.
I has two rescue Airedales and two black Standard Schnauzers that
my daughter and I show. I have had a wonderful time
coming up with ideas for this quilt.
Harley, Lucy and Annie
Joyce Miller
Joyce Miller lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and their two Airedales, Neisha & Kate. She is the Animal Minister at her church and she also leads a team called Stitches that knits, crochets, and sews for charities in North Texas.
Lydia Ross
Washington, USA
I live in Seattle, WA with my 7yr old Airedales,
Dave and Sophie. I’ve had Airedales for over 25 yrs and they are my favorite
breed of dog. Dave loves Frisbee and Sophie loves tennis balls, more than food
or any other toy. I’ve been with the Quilt Bee for 10yrs. I have made memory
books, named quilts, and do the behind the scenes incentive promo work. I also
fundraise and manage the money for the Bee from the sale of Airedale Quilt patterns.
I am also known as Auntie Lydia, and that was the bonus quilt for 2004 “Waiting
for Auntie Lydia’s Kookies”. You can now buy that pattern online. This year
I was in charge of ticket ordering and Bee money manager.
Sue Senerchia
Connecticut, USA
I'm Sue Senerchia and I'm owned by 2 Airedale
Terriers: Mitch who is 6 years old and Molly, who turned a year old this past
March. My hubby and I have been married for 40 years and the Dales are always
with us, no matter what project we have going on. My block this year is in memory
of my beloved Maggie, who would have been 15 in July. I caught her admiring
that pretty girl in the mirror one year that we were on Nantucket! I'm very
proud to be a member of the quilting bee working with the nicest ladies who
do so much good for Airedale Rescue.
Lori Taylor
Pennsylvania, USA
Lori and her husband, Ron
Swisher, live with Scarlett, their 2-yr-old Airedale; Claire, their 1-yr-old
Airedale; and Bandit, their 4-yr-old, field-bred English Setter. Ron and Scarlett
enjoy retriever and upland bird training and plan to enter hunt tests this fall.
Lori was thrilled to adopt Claire in late August 2012 and since that time, they
have been enjoying lots of obedience and agility classes. This past spring,
Claire received her AKC CGC title. Lori is hopeful that by fall, Claire will
be certified as a therapy dog so they can resume visits to the nursing home
where Reese and Lori had visited before Reese’s untimely death due to a brainstem
tumor in March 2012.
For this year’s quilt, Lori
gave up making an individual block so she could volunteer to make the awning
shop and building signs for all the blocks, with her good friend and machine
embroidery mentor, Cindy Johnstonbaugh. Working for several days in Cindy’s
sewing room, each at their machine, Cindy and Lori together embroidered the
signs for each of the shops and buildings lining the streets of the Airedales
Around Town quilt
Eileen Tedesco
Connecticut, USA
We live in Sharon, Connecticut with Merlin, the
Airedale, and Tansy, the Border Terrier. Merlin was 11 months old when
he came to live with us after his owner died. Two months later, Tansy joined
him and they immediately became best friends. What could better than being entertained
by terrier antics!
I am a Software Engineer with IBM. My spare time is
spent taking Merlin to Rally class and Tansy to Agility. I have been involved
with the Quilting Bee since its inception. It is a joy to be part of this wonderful
group and to be able tocontribute to Airedale Rescue.
Christie Williams
Michigan, USA
I have a real soft spot in my heart for Rescue Airedales, since I fostered a couple
of Rescues and adopted Erin in 1999. During the next 7 years Erin and I competed
in Agility, Obedience and Rally and earned 20 titles in those sports! Erin was a
wonderful girl who I will miss always. Erin's story, half written by her first owners
and half written by me, can be found at
"Edith/Erin".
Our current dogs are Argus, a cuddly 11-year old boy, Cait,
a 2-year old and Cava, Cait’s 7 month old daughter. They enjoy zooming around the
house together and doing cute dog tricks to convince me to give them treats. They
are a lot of fun and keep me busy. I now compete in Agility, Competition Obedience
and Rally with Cait.
Right before Erin came to live with us in 1999, I joined the fledgling Airedale
Quilting Bee. We have been making quilts to benefit Airedale Rescue for 11 years
now. It is wonderful to be able to share my two passions, quilting and Airedales,
with other women who feel the same.
My biggest function in this group is to help with the artistic side of the quilt.
I sometimes design the general setting of the quilt when it is to be one large picture
such as “Friends for Life”, “Annette’s House” and the “Circus” quilt. I draw pictures
that become patterns for some of the blocks and I write guidelines for making and
designing the blocks. I have assembled several of the quilt tops and have even quilted
a few. This year I made the “S” block.
In real life, I am a USDA Scientist and Professor of Entomology (creepy crawly bugs)
at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. My lab does research on wheat genes
that defend the plant against attack by the Hessian fly. In addition to hugging
Airedales and quilting, my hobbies include training for and competing in dog agility
and obedience and rally, teaching agility classes, playing hammer dulcimer, hiking
in the woods and canoe camping with my Airedales and my husband Greg.