Dear Wannabe Quilter,
You too can quilt! I am a maker. A maker of almost every craft imaginable. About 3 years ago I discovered the art of hand quilting. Oh I have been around quilting most of my life. You see, I have a heritage of quilters on my family tree. But for me, I discovered a love of quilt applique, patchwork, and hand stitching. It took a lot of practice and researching designs to find my jam or my quilting style.
I am a self taught quilter. An imperfect one at that. Yes you read that right. I am not afraid to say it. I have used this to my advantage because my quilt blocks know no bounds. It allows my creativity to take over in my creative design and play and the impossible becomes possible in my designs.
I created my own style of bespoke applique (a slight twist to the methods out there). I use a bit different technique for my raw edge and (needle turn what I call “scrapback” .applique. The result: my raw edge applique pops and my scrapback is a bit easier to do. There is no worry about edges eventually fraying and it doesn’t involve interfacing.
I love to add some comfy hand stitching here and there in my quilts with some fun patchwor. It’s a dash of whimsy and who can’t use a dash of whimsy in their life! It’s homey looking, like sitting by the fire and stitching kind of whimsy.
I get to use my crafty imagination when designing quilts. I think every quilt you make is a work of art. So I think of myself as a quilt artist, quilt designer, & a giver of quilts. I tend to give my quilts away more than I hold on to them.
Hand stitching can be very calming. Well… it can actually change your life. When you get in the flow (stitching along fully engaged heart, mind, and body in your stitching not thinking about any thing else) it can help you let go of stress, find it very rewarding and satisfying even if you do it only a short time every day. It can whisk you away from the cares of the world and help you accomplish something for the day…a little at a time. A healthy coping skill.
I am married to the man of my dreams…our family of 6 children and (9 grandchildren) our forte and our home a fortress against the storms of life.
Oh and one more thing… I follow the Master maker Jesus Christ. He has taught me so much about myself and others and how to be my best. He has changed my life for the better and does so every day. For that I am truly grateful.
So glad you are here!