in 1994 I started my own business designing patterns. It all began with a pair of dolls that I made for my mom for her birthday. They were primitive, tea dyed, and had very raggedy hair. My parents own a quilt shop in Hackensack, MN. Mom proudly displayed the dolls, and customers asked for patterns for the dolls, and the rest is history!
Since I was a little girl, I wanted to be an artist. I have found that quilting satisfies so much. The colors, and textures are amazing. Creating quilts, and designing allows me to use that education I worked so hard for at the University of MN, Duluth. (I studied Costume Design). I love what I do. Which is why I work at it almost 24 hours every day. I no longer have time to paint, or draw with the intensity that I once loved. Instead, I've channeled my creativity, and energy into making quilts, penny rugs, and wall art that I'm very proud of.
I'm still single. When asked why I don't go out much, or really date much, I respond and state the obvious. Here, in Northern Minnesota, we have men. Men in plaid (flannel of course), sporting work boots, jeans, and a baseball cap. It's hard to believe I once lived in Boston, and was a regular at the dance clubs 4 nights a week. I had a membership to the Museum of Fine Arts, and worked as a secretary at the prestigious Brigham & Women's Hospital. I drove in 4 lanes of insane traffic! Now...I am in a tiny little town where we have a couple of stop signs. I see the eagles soaring through the sky on a regular basis. Blue Herons stand on the docks and "fish". It's beautiful here. Quiet. Quiet enough to hear the snowflakes drop!
To quote my favorite band in college, The Suburbs...here, the snow is gray. if I were an excitable guy, this would upset me, to no end..." Winters are very long here. If I didn't create...I'd lose my mind!
My goal is to inspire, create, and teach. Share my work, and the things that make me happy!
time for sleep....now that it's almost 5 am!
