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I love fabric. I think I've always loved fabric!
I learned to sew clothing in my adolescent years which was probably the beginning of my love-affair with fabric. Later, as I made different types of craft items for a small business I had for several years I often incorporated fabric into my creations. In 2000 I 'accidentally' came across Eleanor Burns and her "Quilt-In-A-Day" TV program. I was intrigued with her lovely quilt blocks - and rotary cutting - something I'd never seen before. I was intrigued to the point of purchasing some basic quilting tools; and of course, 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 by other artists for nearly four years I was ready for change. I got out my pencil, sketchbook, and graph paper and began drawing my own designs to make quilts that could be hung on a wall.
Over the past 16+ years my quilting passion has been making 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 whatever construction method is needed to accomplish what I envision - but it's not unusual for a piece to end up different 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 enjoyable 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 either making some of my landscape and pictorial quilts, or just needing 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 comments about my work via the "Contact" page.
Please feel free to drop me a note!
Over the past 16+ years my quilting passion has been making 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 whatever construction method is needed to accomplish what I envision - but it's not unusual for a piece to end up different 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 enjoyable 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 either making some of my landscape and pictorial quilts, or just needing 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 comments about my work via the "Contact" page.
Please feel free to drop me a note!
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 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.
