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“I developed a love of sewing at an early age. This, coupled with my love of a variety of early American decorative art techniques, inspired me to create more than 85 quilts. Though I made a quilt to commemorate my marriage in 1939 and a few more as the family grew, it was many years before I created my most accomplished works.
“The central image and four smaller images in the inner border are theorem paintings, created with layers of stencils on velvet. The technique became popular in the 1800s as it was taught in girls' academies. I learned the technique while a member of The Historical Society of Early American Decoration.
“I love to look at and examine antique quilts. They create warmth and a sense of comfort. I appreciate the artistry, creativity, and workmanship demonstrated by the early quilt makers. They created beautiful quilts by doing much with little.”