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My art quilts embrace the sensitive balance between fine craftmanship and visual impact.
I design quilts via the measured process of intuitive improvisation and careful planning. As I explore textiles through the lens of collage, my art quilts and fabric collages begin with a base layer of quilted fabrics. Subsequent layers of jewel-toned fabrics and vibrant images author the story—narrating the message in my quilts. Machine piecing, appliqué, and hand embroidery are used to create texture on my quilted canvases and my many-colored threads write the story. Learning how to hand-piece many types of fabrics—from Dupioni silk to vintage feed sacks to African mud cloth—is a testament to my curious, creative nature. I willingly embrace the gestural energy of free motion quilting, the intentional curve of a sewn line, and the slow rhythm of hand stitch.
Like a quilt, my story as a fiber artist is composed of three layers. The first layer tells my tale of being born with crayons in my cradle and becoming a visual artist at a noticeably young age. The second story layer rests in my world of books, reading, and music where I find solace in written narratives, oral histories, and song lyrics. The third layer is composed of my embracing art in all of its forms—from collections of southern folk art, vintage finds from antique stores, and finger paintings by three-year-olds.
I live and work in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Since 2008, I have been a juried member of the prestigious Southern Highland Craft Guild and my work is available through their galleries. For more detailed information please see my Vitae.