About me . . .

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Quilting has long been recognized as an American art form. I am an artist using fabric to design works of art. For the last 18 years, quilting has been my passion. I love the process of choosing a pattern and the fabric. I found out early on that I enjoy finding easy ways to design and make quilts. I started teaching quilting 12 years ago and enjoy inspiring new artists. From attending Empty Spools Seminars for several years, I have been privileged to have studied under Ann Fahl, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Carol Taylor, Nancy Elliot McDonald, Jean Wells, Freddy Moran, and Gwen Marston. By taking classes, you take ideas that work for you to form your own works of art. Four years ago, I discovered a technique of putting your quilt on point without cutting any side setting triangles. In collaboration with my current publisher, there are now 25 patterns available using this new technique. Known as the Straight To The Point ™ Series, the patterns have been featured by publisher Quiltwoman.com, and Make-It-Easy at the past Houston International Quilt Shows, Portland Quilt Market, and Pacific International Quilt Shows in Santa Clara, California. I also have 16 in publication with traditional layouts. Last year, I was honored to have been asked by three magazines to design patterns for them. For Quilter's World, one pattern was featured in the April 2009 issue and another new pattern was featured in August 2009 issue. Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting featured my quilt and pattern on the cover of their Summer 2009 issue. Just released, in the July, 2010 issue of American Quilter magazine, a new STTP pattern "Trip To Spain" that I designed exclusively for them !  Be sure and watch for it !

I have also enjoyed the many friendships and fun that teaching others and quilting together has made in my life. As I have been inspired by others to new ideas and creativity, it is most gratifying to see others create their own art. For my classes, I teach from one of my patterns and show cutting steps, easy methods for having flat borders, and more.

I am available for Trunk Shows and presentations. I bring a large variety of quilts to show and share the many methods I have learned to make a successful quilt - from color to design.

It is my hope that both my classes and the patterns will inspire others to find their own...

Quilting Discoveries.