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I love fabric. I think I've always loved fabric!
I was first drawn to quilting after watching one of Eleanor Burns’ “Quilt-In-A-Day” programs. Having no personal familiarity with quilts nor family history of quilters the program sparked a casual interest which was the beginning of my quilt-making journey. Soon after I began using traditional patterns to make lap-size and baby quilts for family and friends. My real passion for quilting came a couple years later when I began designing and creating my own art and wall quilts. |
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I enjoy trying new methods and developing new ideas and have a wide range of design, use of color, construction methods and techniques. The common thread running through my work is the use of some form of embellishment, fabric enhancement, and/or dimensional features in various ways.
I have been quilting for more than 2 decades, entering my first competition
in August of 2004. My quilts have appeared in juried shows both
statewide and nationally. They've also been seen in numerous
publications, and many are in private collections.
I have been quilting for more than 2 decades, entering my first competition
in August of 2004. My quilts have appeared in juried shows both
statewide and nationally. They've also been seen in numerous
publications, and many are in private collections.
In the year 2000, if anyone had suggested that I’d be making quilts a year later, or 20 years later, I would have laughed! Back then, I didn’t know there was anything other than ‘just’ bed quilts and I had no appreciation for them at all. I had always enjoyed designing and creating and was constantly working on something; however, in my earlier years it was largely expressed
through handwork and crafts involving fabric, paint, wood,
and various other medium.
Because I’ve never felt limited to any particular style, colors, or methods there is a noticeable diversity in the appearance of my quilts. I work according to personal inspiration and what interests me at the time. More often than not, a piece evolves as I work and the finished result can look very different from my original design. But I love the serendipity in that! Quilting brings me joy
and I can say that I appreciate and love all types of quilts.
The culmination of my love for fabric, my faith, and the abilities God has given me has resulted in quilt-art for personal enjoyment, competition, and for the benefit others. I attribute my work to Him.
through handwork and crafts involving fabric, paint, wood,
and various other medium.
Because I’ve never felt limited to any particular style, colors, or methods there is a noticeable diversity in the appearance of my quilts. I work according to personal inspiration and what interests me at the time. More often than not, a piece evolves as I work and the finished result can look very different from my original design. But I love the serendipity in that! Quilting brings me joy
and I can say that I appreciate and love all types of quilts.
The culmination of my love for fabric, my faith, and the abilities God has given me has resulted in quilt-art for personal enjoyment, competition, and for the benefit others. I attribute my work to Him.
Mark your Calendars
I'm excited to announce that I will be one of three featured quilt artists
at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden, Colorado.
There will be many beautiful quilts to see and enjoy.
The exhibit runs from July 17 - October 14, 2023.
I'm excited to announce that I will be one of three featured quilt artists
at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden, Colorado.
There will be many beautiful quilts to see and enjoy.
The exhibit runs from July 17 - October 14, 2023.
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 still hope to get it back one day. Please keep an eye out for it. If you have any information on this quilt, or see it anywhere, please contact me. I would be ever so grateful. |
2011 IQA Houston Show at the Tuesday night Winner's Circle Award Ceremony.