Quite simply I quilt because I have a strong desire to make things. I
always have.
From a very young age I have had a strong urge to express myself creatively.
I have explored many creative outlets throughout all of my life. I've tried
drawing, painting, wreath-making, gardening, scrap booking and bookbinding.
I fell into sewing about 19 years ago. Having never used one before, I
had a sudden urge to buy a sewing machine and thus my sewing journey began. I
quickly realized though that I hated following patterns of any kind. When I
discovered that some people were making quilts without a pattern and that I
could design my own too, I was hooked.
I love making quilts because it allows me to have the creative freedom that
I crave whilst making something that is utilitarian. I love to see my loved
ones wrapped up in a quilt that I made!
I am inspired by color and how different color combinations elicit an
emotional response in me and in others. I gravitate towards bright saturated
colors set against a crisp white background. I like to use colors which I
consider to be cheerful and the inspiration and message behind my creations to
be a positive one.
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