Lisa

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About me

Gender Female
Industry Education
Location California's Central Coast, United States
Introduction My first quilt, made in 1988, is a king-sized lover's knot in dusty mauve and forest green. Hands-down, my favorite aspect of quiltmaking is sharing it with others while teaching. I enjoy antique quilts for themselves, yes, but even more so for what quilts tell us about their makers.
Interests Designing quilts; Teaching patchwork and quilting; Studying antique textiles; Quilt history; English paper piecing; Applique; Patchwork; Quilting.
Favorite Books Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns; Clues in the Calico; Uncoverings; America's Heritage Quilts; Featherweight 221: The Perfect Portable; Dating Fabrics; Material Obsession; Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Applique.