Fusion Fabrics: Artist's Statement

aking art and art quilts is a joyful part of my life. I love bright and bold colors, and relish in mixing the unusual – both in design and color. I started sewing as a young girl, making aprons and mu-mus, eventually graduating to more difficult work. I made a few quilts throughout the years, but the introduction of Indonesian batiks led me down an adventurous and productive road. The more I create, the more imaginative I become, trying to push my limits. Fabrics from around the world, and those showing great movement, are my favorites. I like to create pieces ranging from the large bed quilt, to wall hangings and smaller squares, using some traditional piecing techniques to create images and patterns beyond the traditional. I want people to be drawn in to my quilts to explore the possibilities of freedom and structure within one subject.