My journey as an art quilter started when my grandmother taught me to sew as a teenager, with the intention that I would eventually take over her role of making my clothes. For a few years, that was my focus, until I discovered quilts that told a story and didn’t rely on patterns, sparking a new interest in me! I loved that I could make something that was my own and measuring was kept to a minimum. This was the early 1970s, and my studio was a table I cobbled together in my children’s playroom. In the beginning, I made interesting potholders, baby t-shirts and small quilts using appliqué techniques. I sold them at craft shows and took classes from artists I admired. Throughout this time, I always made sure I had a dedicated space for creating. But it wasn’t until the late 1980s that I had a full studio space in a finished basement—a big upgrade!
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