Since the 70's I have been stitching, weaving, making paper, creating mixed media all to create diverse works some of which have been described by critics as being whimsical and spiritual. In 2003 I started layering fabric in a grid-like fashion. Simply put, I visualize the quilt composition , its colors and forms in my head and then as I move through the process, I improvise the details. For certain pieces, I make an actual size pattern as I move through the process, but I introduce new elements while using the pattern. I love the warmth, the flexibility, the play of color and textures of quilt making.

Here is a mixed list of my favorite artists and other inspirations:
Paul Klee . Gees Bend Quilters . Pennsylvania Mountains, Fields . Traveling . Andy Goldsworthy . Red Grooms . Blues Music . NY times Sunday paper . Gustav Klimpt . Oiseaux Sisters . Joseph Cornell . Fabric Stores . Frank Gehry . Audrey Flack . Childhood Memories . My family . Hundertwasser . NPR . Goggleworks . Literature

Current Invitational Group Shows:
Artists' look at Y2K, Penn State, PA
True Stories/Waking Dreams, Florida Craftsmen, Inc.
Without Restraints, Allentown, PA
New Arts Program, Allentown, PA
Yeiser Art Center
Quilt National 2007
Up in Stitches, Penn State Berks 2008
Art of the State, PA (1ST Crafts - 2008), (2ND Place - 2009 & 2010)
The Natural World, Googleworks Art Center (1ST Place - 2009)
Allentown Art Museum Juried Show (2ND Place - 2009)
Amazing Art Show SAQA 2008
More than Fiber, Googleworks Art Center 2010
Collective Thread, University of Central Missouri Gallery of Design 2010