Dyeing fabrics and sewing textiles allows me to express my appreciation of nature, combined with my excitement in exploring the interaction of color, shape, and line. Through my art, I pay homage to my family’s rich traditions in quilting and working the land, while pushing the boundaries of art accomplished with needle and thread. I incorporate bold color and intuitive composition in the abstract quilts I sketch and construct as they evolve over time in my dye studio and on my design wall. My life on fifty acres of woods, fields, and gardens provides me with endless inspiration and joy to return to my studio daily.