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 I came from a very supportive, creative family. Both of my parents are gifted in many ways. No matter what room of the house I went into, I learned something. My dad was a prototypes engineer, who built model airplanes and banjos in his spare time. I learned woodworking and jewelry making from him. My mother knitted, crocheted, embroidered, painted, wrote short stories, sewed all of our clothes, cooked....you name it. I learned everything I could from her, though I leave the cooking up to my husband and daughter.
I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Merchandise and Design, with an AA in Fashion Design. I continue to be interested in craft and fine art, and I continue to experiment and learn in the areas of design in general; and the techniques of embroidery, quilting ribbon work and jewelry making. When people ask me how long something takes me to make, I say a lifetime, because everything we do is the sum of that experience.
I began my career in the Wearable Art field in 1986. My work has been shown in galleries and fashion shows throughout the world. I have been invited to participate in both the Fairfield Fashion Show and the Bernina Fashion Show. I have had my work included in these publications: The Costume Makers Art, The Button Lover's Craft Book, Michael's Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Visions a New Decade, to name a few. For other images Christens garments see The Bold and the Beautiful Fashion Show.
I began teaching in 1991. I have taught for the American Quilter's Society, and the Bead and Button Show, as well as locally in California. I enjoy the sharing and the learning process between the instructor and the student. I enjoy watching the light come on when a concept is born, or a technique mastered. I enjoy teaching to a full room as well as a one-on-one experience. It is my goal that you enjoy your class time and learn the techniques covered in every class. Every student is important to me.
I am married to my best friend, we have been together for twenty two years. We have a daughter who is a wonderful person who we both love and admire. My husband and my daughter are my biggest fans and supporters. My husband and I live in San Diego, California with our three cats, Tommie our apricot tabby, Butch our twenty pound black and gray tabby and Elizabeth our petite bengal mix. They are all a joy, especially when they get along, and they give us no end of laughter and love.
Every thing I do is because of my husband's and daughter's confidence in me and I know that it is their love for me that makes me special. I wish for everyone I know and meet to have this kind of unconditional love and support. I wish you all love and good health and encourage you to follow your dreams!
My journey and goals in life are to be inspired, to be creative, to be necessary and to love my family everyday.
Enjoy!
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