Hello

I am a recently retired registered nurse of 40-plus years. I worked in some of the most intense settings—intensive care, emergency care and surgery. I found that after a long, stressful day that an hour behind my sewing machine renewed my energy and sense of purpose.

My mother taught me to sew on an old Singer sewing machine when I was about 7 years old. I made most of my school clothes. Over the years I began to understand how much I was intrigued by color, texture, and the desire to create beautiful things from a pile of fabric scraps. I discovered quilting roughly 30 years ago and am as excited about the artistry of quilts as much today as I was 30 years ago.

Giving back to others and to my community is another passion that fills my cup. As a nurse I have gone on numerous international medical missions to provide healing surgeries for children. Quilting is just another way of giving back and making a difference in my local community. I belong to a Quilt Guild that makes and donates quilts for children, the elderly, veterans, and others in need of a warm hug. What a winning combination for me—creating beautiful quilts while making a difference to those in need.