Jean started quilting in 2007 and her passion was awakened when she was introduced to the work of Gwen Marston. Jean provided us with the following advice and tips to help us find our passion:
- Get out of your comfort zone
- Take a workshop
- Have a friend teach you something new
- Read books
- Combine your talents (like painting and sewing)
- Tell a story with your quilt
- Do something creative everyday (this builds your skill set or toolbelt)
- Find your "pack" or your kindred spirits within the quilting world
- Talk about what you want to do (so your friends can help you get there)
Additionally, when you find a pattern or technique that you're passionate about, explore it, make more than one quilt, make smaller pillow sized exploratory versions of the pattern. Have fun with it. Learn, experiment, grow.
Also, Jean shared some of her other favorite designers with us, such as:
- Kellie Wulfsohn - Facebook Page
- Hilde Morin - Website
- Malka Dubrowski - Website
- Becky Goldsmith - Piece O Cake Website
- Pam Holland - Website - Click on the Store Link to see her "The Adventures of the Amazing Alphabet" book
- Sarah Sharp - No Hats in the House Website
And now for some photos of Jean's unique artistry............
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| Spectacular Spider Web Quilt |
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| Another Spectacular Spider Web Quilt |
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| Improvisational Baskets |
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| Improvisational Baskets - So fun and beautiful |
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| Every Quilt Tells A Story - Attend a Jean Impey lecture to hear the story behind this one! |
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| Beautiful. That's all. |
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| I just love this one! |
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| Who doesn't love a String Quilt. The colors are amazing, the quilt is spectacular! |
Now for a little "Show & Tell" from our talented guild members...........
