Asheville, NC

Media: Fiber

I grew up sleeping under quilts made by my grandmother and filled with cotton grown by my grandfather. That comfort stays with me always. In my home, I am surrounded by quilts from my family, and also from my travels to foreign countries.

I learned to quilt using time-honored traditions from women of the Southern Appalachians. Today, my bed quilts and fiber art are influenced by the strong geometric patterns of traditional quilts, but I bend the rules to give a more contemporary expression.

I see quilt patterns in everything...nature, architecture, and even in my dreams! Personal experiences and my Appalachian environment provide inspiration for most of my work. I have been teaching quilting since 1991. My favorite students are beginners. If they can acquire a good foundation of techniques, they can go anywhere with their personal creativity and artistry. 

Look for my quilts at the Haywood County Arts Council's Gallery 86 in Waynesville.  The exhibit "Haywood Heritage Trail: Crafts ofAppalachia" is having its reception Friday, June 3 from 6 to 9.  It will be up until June 25.

Here is a heads-up on the annual Asheville Quilt Show.  This year it will be in September at the Agricultural Center.  I'll give more details later.