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I love fabric. I think I've always loved fabric!
I learned to sew clothing as an adolescent which was probably the beginning of my love-affair with fabric. Later on, I developed various types of 'crafts' for a small business I had. More often than not, I incorporated fabric into my creations. In 2000 I 'accidentally' came across Eleanor Burns and her "Quilt-In-A-Day" PBS program. 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 some basic quilting tools; and of course, a rotary cutter and more fabric. (!) I became an enthusiastic "Quilter" soon afterwards - something I'd never expected to do much less be known for. |
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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 to make quilts that could be hung on a wall.
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 comes from personal inspiration and what interests me at the moment.
I use any construction method needed to accomplish what I envision - but it's not unusual for a piece to evolve from my initial vision or plan. The common thread in my work is the use of embellishment, enhancement, and/or some element of dimension.
Photography is another long-time hobby and it is a very useful tool for both myself and many other quilters. I've captured great images which have been the basis for making either some of my landscape and pictorial quilts, or as a reference for a specific element.
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!
(your name will not be added to any mailing list of any kind!)
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 comes from personal inspiration and what interests me at the moment.
I use any construction method needed to accomplish what I envision - but it's not unusual for a piece to evolve from my initial vision or plan. The common thread in my work is the use of embellishment, enhancement, and/or some element of dimension.
Photography is another long-time hobby and it is a very useful tool for both myself and many other quilters. I've captured great images which have been the basis for making either some of my landscape and pictorial quilts, or as a reference for a specific element.
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!
(your name will not be added to any mailing list of any kind!)
Really 'Wild' Flowers! Second Season - 62" x 65" 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 by chance have any information on this quilt, or see it anywhere, please do 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.
