I've loved to create with my hands since I was a little girl; learning to knit, crochet, and embroider at my mother's knee. As I grew older, we painted together, sharing the joy to be found in bringing one's vision to life. Once I was on my own, I continued to explore other creative outlets – primitive folk art, various forms of needlework, calligraphy, and quilting. And while all of those other endeavors have faded in and out over the years, quilting has remained a constant in my life. Maybe it's the ever-evolving shape of the medium that holds my interest – from traditionally-pieced blocks and intricate Baltimore Album style applique all done by hand, to crazy patchwork with all of the wonderful embellishment techniques, to the joy of free-motion embroidery and quilting, machine applique, and the wealth of surface design techniques that I'm only beginning to explore. Whatever its attraction, I can't resist fabric – whether it's cotton or silk, commercial or hand-dyed. And beads – seed beads, rondelles, bugles, and lampwork. And threads – for stitching, couching or weaving. Silk ribbons. Foils, paints, and stamps.

Take your time and look around. Enjoy your stay. In the meantime, I'll be creating new works, exploring new techniques, and adding it here for your enjoyment, and, maybe just a hint of inspiration.

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