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Quilting entered my life in 1998. From the first stitch, I was hooked. Like many quilt artists, I began with very traditional work; hand applique and hand quilting. I soon felt the need to make my own....my own patterns, colors, techniques. With no formal training in art, I gradually found myself using this craft to express my unfulfilled desire to create.
My love of animals, fear for our planet, frustration with aging, love of color and empathy for people in pain has found its way into my work. Sometimes my quilts are cathartic, a way to exorcise the pain and fears in life. Sometimes my work is an expression of my joy in the things I love. Often, eyes, the "window to our souls" are central. For me, if the eyes are alive, I have succeeded.
Quilting entered my life in 1998. From the first stitch, I was hooked. Like many quilt artists, I began with very traditional work; hand applique and hand quilting. I soon felt the need to make my own....my own patterns, colors, techniques. With no formal training in art, I gradually found myself using this craft to express my unfulfilled desire to create.
My love of animals, fear for our planet, frustration with aging, love of color and empathy for people in pain has found its way into my work. Sometimes my quilts are cathartic, a way to exorcise the pain and fears in life. Sometimes my work is an expression of my joy in the things I love. Often, eyes, the "window to our souls" are central. For me, if the eyes are alive, I have succeeded.
RECENT WORK
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DO NOT GO GENTLE 41"x32" Judge's Choice Pennsylvania National
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ERIN 46" x 61" won the Faculty Award at MQX, won a 1st place at Road to California, won Honorable Mention at Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival, 3rd Place Innovative, Pacific International Quilt Festival, won 3rd Place Applique at Quilt Odyssey
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RESPITE 68" x 38"
Won 1st Runner Up Best In Show at Pennsylvania National 
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DAY AND NIGHT 48"x46"
DAY AND NIGHT won Honorable Mention at MidAtlantic Quilt Festival and won 1st Place Innovative at Quiltfest Destination Savannah, won 2nd Place Applique at Quilt Odyssey
MY HANDS
51" X 32"
Won 3rd Place at Quilt Fest Destination Savannah
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SWEET INNOCENCE, Won 1st Place Innovative, Pennsylvania National
ORDER/CHAOS 45" X 43"
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POST TRUTH 39.5" x 56" Won 3rd Place World Quilt
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LONELY GIRL
LONELY GIRL, Won Best in Show, Virginia Artists
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I HOPE YOU DANCE 30"x 64"
First Place Fiber Art, AQS Virginia Beach, won Best Interpretation of Theme Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival |
POLARIZATION PAIN 42" x 33", 2nd Place Virginia Artists, Charles R Taylor. Won Best Wall Quilt, Pacific International Quilt Festival
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