FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do you accept commissions?
I’m not currently accepting commissions or requests.
Does anyone help you make these?
The cutting, the composing, the piecing, the sewing, the ironing, the binding, the blocking—those are all done by me.
The quilting—that is, the stitching that binds the top, the batting and the back together—requires time and patience to do it by hand, or space to house equipment to do it by machine. I have neither, so I hire that work out.
How big are they?
Most are sized for a queen-sized bed. If you plan to hang your quilt, pay particular attention to the sizes listed. These quilts are big, and they have a big impact on a room. But you've got to have the wall for it!
What pattern do you use?
I don't work from a pattern. These quilts are the result of a process—I develop the design as I work through the process.
Where did you learn this process?
From the book “One Block Wonders” by Maxine Rosenthal. You can find it on my Books page.
Where did you learn to sew?
My mom taught me when I was a kid, and gave me a sewing machine when I was a young adult, but I never did much with either the knowledge or the machine until I began making these.
How do you set your prices?
Prices are based on my actual sales record as well as certified appraisals done by a member of the Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles. You can learn about what goes into determining the value of an art quilt by visiting their web site at quiltappraisers.org.
Do you sell patterns of your quilts?
Because of the process I follow, each quilt is absolutely unique. It would be next to impossible to exactly reproduce any one of my quilts, much less create instructions for how to do so. But you can learn the process yourself by buying the book!
Do you teach classes?
Though I've made a few presentations, I don't teach classes per se.