………..I have never had a “real” job. I have always been lucky enough to work for myself following a creative path, as a visual artist.
In my previous life, before children, I handpainted ladies fashions, designed jewellery and created fine art in acrylic, pastel and watercolour.
Struggling through the transition to Motherhood, at age 38 I suddenly met “Free-Motion Machine Quilting” FMMQ. She knocked at my door, made an unannounced guest appearance and we developed a close friendship rapidly, so much so that I invited her to move in and to stay! I bought my first sewing machine started sewing and quilting in 2003. I came into this quilting world with no previous sewing experience or restricting rules and that seems to have been to my advantage.
I am very excited where my art quilting has already taken me in such a short amount of time. I have received awards both nationally and internationally and am enjoying teaching and sharing my ideas with others. Doing my own thing and taking my own path works for me. I like to leap outside the square and love inspiring others to step into new territory.
I teach FMMQ and “Liberate Quilters from the Ditch” and open their eyes to endless possibilities. I love to share my quilts and my creative process and encourage others to “give it a go”.
They say “Life begins at 40″ and so far I am lovin’ it all! …….so step into my colourful world.
