"Since the age of twelve, I have loved designing and creating with fabric. When I learned to make my first quilt block in 1983, I knew I was hooked. Although I still enjoy making traditional quilts, my focus now is on art quilts.

Many of my recent quilts were created as a result of experimenting with new techniques in quiltmaking. I enjoy dyeing my own fabric and using embellishments on my quilts such as beads and yarns. My favorite part of the creative process is choosing the colors. Since I live in a beautiful valley, I am constantly inspired by the changing colors and textures around me.

My computer and digital camera play a big part in my design process. Currently I am working on a series of portrait quilts which tend toward realism more than the abstract."

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