I learned to sew at the young age of two with my wonderful mom, Marie. I have always gotten such joy out of sewing. I discovered quilting when I turned 20 and was still in college when some friends got married and started their families. I taught myself to quilt so I could make gifts for them and their children and the rest is history.
I’ve been quilting more than 40 years. I purchased my first long arm machine in 2001 and started quilting for others as a hobby. I’ve finished hundreds of quilts over the years and have developed and taught many classes, been published in both magazines and books. I also love to show my quilts and have been honored with numerous awards and ribbons for my quiltworks.
When I took early retirement from the corporate life at age 55, I was able to devote more time to quilting and Extreme Quilting was launched. In late 2015, I had the good fortune to be able to add a second long arm machine to my shop, another Gammill with the Statler Stitcher computerized option. This really helped me ‘up my game’.
In addition to making and finishing quilts for others, I also love to wrap clothesline with fabric and form them into baskets, bowls, trivets, coasters and ringcatchers. Each one is unique. I’ve posted some pictures of a few and many are available for purchase on my Etsy site, ExtremeQuilting.
I am also available to teach a wide variety of classes and on occasion, private lessons. If you are looking to possibly book talent for a guild lecture or workshop program, conference, retreat or quilt store, please contact me directly and I will send you my class syllabus, course description and fee sheet.
Take a look around my website and I am always happy to hear from you!