Alex Anderson |
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Hi
Everyone, here's a little bit about me. My love affair with
quiltmaking began in 1978, when I completed my Grandmother's
Flower Garden quilt as part of my work towards a degree in art
from San Francisco State University. Little did I know that
quilting would become a life long passion. My emphasis in college
was fiber and graphic design which led me to a deep respect
and admiration of Amish Quilts. Their strong visual impact along
with the sensitive intricacy of the quilting design became the
starting point of my quilting. Over the years my central focus
has been understanding fabric relationships and an intense appreciation
of traditional quilts and beautiful quilting surface design. |
Over two decades later I am still in
love with quilting and all that surrounds it. The creative aspect of making
a quilt or watching someone unlock their own creative spirit is one of pure
joy and excitement. The journey of quiltmaking has challenged me in other
ways I never dreamed possible. From authoring books,
designing fabric, working with Bernina of America as National Spokesperson to hosting Simply
Quilts on Home and Garden television, quiltmaking has allowed me to stretch
and grow in areas beyond my wildest dreams.
My personal mission is to share my love of quilting with anyone who will listen. When teaching, my goal
is to educate and encourage those interested in quilting as clearly
and simply as possible. As for those who really aren't interested in
the craft itself, I enjoy enlightening them about this art which has
been handed down so carefully from generation to generation.
I have time to quilt?? Of course. It is the place I find myself most
at home, the place where I can reflect and think about things, and the
place where my creative spirit soars. I can't imagine my life without
quilts..... nor do I ever intend to!
Until we meet
(and we quilters do get around),
Happy Quilting!
Love, Alex |
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