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I love fabric. I think I've always loved fabric!
I learned to sew clothing as a pre-teen which was probably the beginning of my love-affair with fabric. As a young adult I developed and created a wide variety of crafts for a small business I had for many years. More often than not fabric was used in my creations. In 2000 I 'accidentally' came across Eleanor Burns and her, "Quilt-In-A-Day" program on PBS. I was intrigued with her lovely quilt blocks, and the use of a rotary cutter - something I'd never seen before. I was intrigued to the point of purchasing one of her books, some basic quilting tools (including a rotary cutter), and of course, more fabric. I became an enthusiastic quilter soon afterwards - something I'd never expected to ever do. |
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After making functional quilts from patterns for nearly four years I was ready to step out on my own. With pencil, sketchbook, and graph paper I began developing my own designs and making quilts to hang on a wall. From the very beginning I incorporated dimensional work and embellishment in one way or another on every quilt and have seldom deviated from that..
Over the past 20+ years my quilting passion has been to make wall art quilts specifically for competition. I love the challenge. The variety in the style and appearance of my work has evolved over the years, and generally comes from personal inspiration and what interests me at the time.
I use whatever construction method needed to accomplish what I envision. However, it's not unusual for a piece to change and evolve from my initial plan. The common thread in my work is the use of some type of dimensional feature, embellishment, and fabric enhancement.
Photography is another long-time enjoyment and a very useful tool I use. I've captured great images which have been the basis for making either landscape or pictorial quilts, or as a reference for specific elements.
The culmination of my love for fabric, my faith, and the ability I believe God has given me has resulted in quilt-art for personal enjoyment, competition, and to benefit others. I attribute my work to Him.
I appreciate your comments about my work via the "Contact" page.
Please feel free to drop me a note!
Over the past 20+ years my quilting passion has been to make wall art quilts specifically for competition. I love the challenge. The variety in the style and appearance of my work has evolved over the years, and generally comes from personal inspiration and what interests me at the time.
I use whatever construction method needed to accomplish what I envision. However, it's not unusual for a piece to change and evolve from my initial plan. The common thread in my work is the use of some type of dimensional feature, embellishment, and fabric enhancement.
Photography is another long-time enjoyment and a very useful tool I use. I've captured great images which have been the basis for making either landscape or pictorial quilts, or as a reference for specific elements.
The culmination of my love for fabric, my faith, and the ability I believe God has given me has resulted in quilt-art for personal enjoyment, competition, and to benefit others. I attribute my work to Him.
I appreciate your comments about my work via the "Contact" page.
Please feel free to drop me a note!
Really 'Wild' Flowers! Second Season - 62" x 65". It went missing in November 2011. There is a reward for its safe return |
My missing quilt, "Really 'Wild' Flowers! Second Season" has not found its way home. Yet. I would love to have it back. If you have any information on this quilt, or see it anywhere, please contact me. I would be ever so grateful. There is a reward for it's safe return, no questions asked. |
2011 IQA Houston Show at the Tuesday night Winner's Circle Award Ceremony.
