Certified AQS Appraiser

I love all things old and cherished; a deep faith, family relationships, good friends, old papers, vintage textiles. I get my energy by taking pieces and scraps from yesterday and making them into new works of art. Each compilation quilt honors those who came before us and celebrates all that we are able to do and be today.

I am truly blessed to be able to work with other quilters and historians in my appraisal practice. I am allowed to play with the vintage quilts and investigate the family stories. I am constantly amazed by the wondrous things my fellow quilters are making today. I am honored to see people's eyes light up at my lectures and in my workshops. And yes, I also get to quilt!

I am truly blessed.

Announcements: My new book A Quilt Block Challenge: Vintage Revisited was released in May 2010. Order your copy and join me as I celebrate the work of this amazing group of artists. The book includes almost 500 full color images, artist statements, behind the scene antidotes, and a section on creating your own unique challenge. Front Cover Back Cover $24.99 plus $2.00 U.S. Shipping   The Vintage Revisited Project was displayed in it's entirety at the 2009 Road to California Quilt Show held January 15 - 18, 2009. All 120 quilts were exhibited and Mary providing a special lecture Behind the Scenes with Vintage Revisited on Saturday, January 17th. www.road2ca.com. Here are a few pictures. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.   Click Here to launch a slideshow of photos of Vintage Revisited at three quilt show venues in 2008

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