I grew up in Central Illinois, attended the University of Illinois (majoring in music), and married my husband of over 40 years (whom I met in a music camp in high school). We've had a wonderful life—living in Norway, Germany, and France (Paris) before settling near San Francisco for 25 years. Four years ago my husband took a job in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and we moved there. Santa Fe is a fabulous place filled with many artistic, interesting people.

In Santa Fe I play in an orchestra, am a docent at the Museum of International Folk Art, volunteer at an elementary school, am in charge of the local guild's art quilt group, and belong to a great group of women who have taught me how to bead and enjoy life here. I am also the New Mexico Co-Representative for the Studio Art Quilt Associates.

My father's mother was a quilter and I do have two of her quilts. My mom wasn't really crafty or artistic, nor was her mother. Everyone in my family was stunned when they saw me first making non-traditional quilts. Well, they were stunned when I first began making any kind of quilts. I am proud to say that my daughters have both made quilts. Unbelievable.

I have two smart, talented daughters. Alison lives in Chicago and has just gotten a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Alexandra lives in California and has a Master's in Education.

Along with my friend Lani Longshore, I am part of Broken Dishes Repertory Theatre. We entertain guilds, seminars, retreats, and conventions by giving programs of quilting musical comedy. We also teach workshops. We write the "plots" and the lyrics together, and I write the music. We have a great time doing this.

Lani and I have even written a book together in a new genre—quilting science fiction— entitled "Death by Chenille" available through Smashwords.com.

Please contact me via email if you are interested in any of my current designs, something for commission, or to discuss teaching opportunities.

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