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I live in the beautiful wine country of Northern California and spend my time dabbling in photography, cooking, gardening, bird watching, playing with my pup and her friends, sewing, quilting, knitting and more.

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sil says:

I wanna tell to everyone that Marilyn was the second friend that I have made on Flickr and since then, we have had a deep friendship! As other of our friends that have had written testemonials before me, I feel that Marilyn is one of the most kind, generous and kind friend. She is always worrying about all of her frie… Read more

I wanna tell to everyone that Marilyn was the second friend that I have made on Flickr and since then, we have had a deep friendship! As other of our friends that have had written testemonials before me, I feel that Marilyn is one of the most kind, generous and kind friend. She is always worrying about all of her friends, always telling sweet words to support everyone! As if this were not enough, she is also still a super talented artist. Your taste is very refined, classic and beautifully translated by their manual skills. Her hand work, needleturn hand stitch is just unbelievably perfect. The color combos and prints he use is always so darling, delicate and stunning! I am a little bit suspect to talk about this because I have had the luck of have her as a partner, and ohhhhhh! She always make for us masterpieces, even in the itty bitty blocks as much as in miniquilts that are real treasures that man need to keep near by heart forever and ever!! I sincerelly hope that Marilyn receive as much love and care, as much she gives to us! I am blessed for had the opportunityto meet her, I am blessed for being her friend, even that virtually! God bless you and all of your beautiful family, dear Marilyn!

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June 22, 2014

Marilyn is one of the finest, most artistic quilters I know. Her use of unusual fabrics makes her work so interesting and different. Then add in that she is just plain nice and generous and thoughtful and helpful and always ready with a kind word or suggestion and you end up with a true friend! If you ever are lucky… Read more

Marilyn is one of the finest, most artistic quilters I know. Her use of unusual fabrics makes her work so interesting and different. Then add in that she is just plain nice and generous and thoughtful and helpful and always ready with a kind word or suggestion and you end up with a true friend! If you ever are lucky enough to be a swap partner of Marilyn's, you are in for a real treat and a treasure. And if she is ever your Swap Mama in a group, rest assured that she worked hard making a good match for you! Proud to know you, Marilyn and thanks for everything!

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April 16, 2011
fresh level (deleted)

Marilyn is a wonderful and talented person. I'm so happy I've come to know her through Flickr, and look forward to each discussion thread post and photo she adds. I'm blessed to be able to call her friend.

December 21, 2010

Spiced Coffee is one of the first friends I made on flickr. I think she is one of the most creative quilters that I've ever met! I have had the pleasure of being in a couple of on-line bees with her and her work is above and beyond the "good quality" that I would expect! I am in awe of the mini quilts that she has m… Read more

Spiced Coffee is one of the first friends I made on flickr. I think she is one of the most creative quilters that I've ever met! I have had the pleasure of being in a couple of on-line bees with her and her work is above and beyond the "good quality" that I would expect! I am in awe of the mini quilts that she has made! You are very fortunate if you receive anything created by Marilyn!

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February 25, 2010
Exclusive Pen (deleted)

Marilyn creates many types of crafts and excels at them all. She is so versatile, it's amazing. She is also a lovely person, always there to compliment, encourage, and support other artists. Also, I, and many others, have benefitted from her ATC group where we have connected with other ATC artists in her swaps and thro… Read more

Marilyn creates many types of crafts and excels at them all. She is so versatile, it's amazing. She is also a lovely person, always there to compliment, encourage, and support other artists. Also, I, and many others, have benefitted from her ATC group where we have connected with other ATC artists in her swaps and through the group forum. Thank you, Marilyn! If you ever get the chance to trade ATCs with Marilyn, jump at it. Her work is beautiful and she is wonderful to trade with--very sweet and generous.

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August 29, 2008
akingslow says:

Marilyn is one of the nicest and sincerest persons' I have met online. She is a fantastic crafter and artist and can turn her hand to anything as evident by her great photographs. She has fabulous taste and anything you received from her in swaps, is always of the highest quality and taste. My only regret is that sh… Read more

Marilyn is one of the nicest and sincerest persons' I have met online. She is a fantastic crafter and artist and can turn her hand to anything as evident by her great photographs. She has fabulous taste and anything you received from her in swaps, is always of the highest quality and taste. My only regret is that she lives on the other side of the world and and that I can't have her as a tangible friend. Joan M

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April 20, 2008

Spiced Coffee is an amazing artist and just the sweetest person ever! Thank you for the amazing little wool bluebird that landed in my mailbox, it makes me smile everytime I look at it!!

January 6, 2008