My work is created from a restless desire to express myself in fabric, texture and image. I am excited when
faced with unusual scenarios and often use them as the foundation for a project. I find I do my best work when I give myself
no boundaries, no deadlines and only a loose idea of where I want my work to lead me.
As I work with the fabric I allow my art to evolve by stopping frequently and listening to what it is saying
to me. Often, fabric alone won’t clearly make my statement so I often turn to unconventional embellishment – paper,
yarn, copper or steel mesh, paint and ink. Whatever it takes to help the viewer become a part of my work and to understand
what I am trying to say. The use of such embellishment creates the visual tension and excitement that keep my art quilts interesting.
Currently
I am exploring the use of text in my work -
hidden
words drawing the viewer in for a closer, more intimate experience. I am also working on a series of pieces dealing with life
situations, aging and health issues. My work is different from yesterday, changing today, and heading in a new direction tomorrow.
I hope you stick around for the ride!
Several years ago I thought that my quilting abilities would improve if I became a trained
judge. Little did I know that this training would open many other doors of opportunity for me. I was honored to be a part
of the judging panel for the 2004 and 2005 Hoffman Challenge and one of two judges for Tulare's Best of the Valley 2005 and
2009 Quilt Show. I have also judged the Los Angeles County Fair, the Orange County Fair and the San Bernardino
County Fair as well as several local guild events. I am always looking for more venues to judge - maybe your guild holds a
judged quilt show and needs a fair and well-trained judge with a pleasant personality!
I have also developed a program showing how God has worked in my life through my
breast cancer survival. This program also includes a quilt trunk show - something unique on the Christian lecture circuit.
Please e-mail me for further details.
My husband Jim and I live in Walnut, CA and are empty-nesters. We share our home with two
bassett hounds - Beau and Mortie. These clowns keep us laughing all day! I am currently the treasurer for TLC Quilters of
Covina, CA and an active member of Subterranean Quilters of Orange County, affectionately known as SubQ.
Excerpts from all of my programs are available on the "Programs" page.
You will find images from my workshops on the "Workshops" page.
