Greetings Everyone,
As some of the others have done, I thought it would be nice to share a bit about myself.
I've lived in Dallas, TX for about 40 years, and am the mother of two lovely daughters (in Houston and Austin) and a grandmother to three. My first quilt was 24 years ago when I made a baby quilt for my first grandchild who is now married and recently moved to Dallas (much to our delight!). I am a registered nurse, but have also worked in education and retired from advertising. I know, it's a strange twist in careers!
Today my life centers around my husband, a college professor, my kids/grandkids, my church, and my hobbies - quilting, gardening and playing the dulcimer. I have only one my quilts hanging in my home (see photo if I can figure out how to do this). It's my most recent quilt, and my first art quilt (well almost). I've made about 8 or so quilts for my daughters and grandchildren.
I'm in this group because I am bored with traditional quilts, and much prefer and appreciate a "free spirit" when it comes to quilting. I am NOT an artist. I have no skills in drawing or painting. I have not experimented with a host of quilting techniques. BUT, I am eager to focus my energy on the creative process, to learn as I go, and to embrace the challenge of working with all of you.
I think this will be an exciting adventure!
Carolyn's beautiful art quilt is also pictured behind my head on my profile picture! Now why is that? Well, we attended the same weeklong workshop a year ago. Our own Judy Steward of this group quilted her quilt and mine as well. I had Carolyn's pinned to my design wall and took my own picture with my camera on a timer, and I think it makes a great back-drop! Carolyn claims not to be an artist, but years and years ago, I took a class in decoupage and decorative painting from her. Okay, so doesn't that make her an artist?
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