I am a self-taught artist, and live in Orange, CA with my husband and 2 cocker spaniels. I have two step-sons who are out of college and working full-time. Our daughter is in college. I work full-time in my studio, that is not in our house, and I absolutely love what I do. I have two different styles in the world of art quilts - whimsical and abstract. I enjoy the journey of designing, creating, sewing and making fun and really unique pieces. I am the author of the book "Embellished Mini Quilts" that burst on the scene in 2007 from Lark Books. I enjoy thinking outside the box and always asking myself "what if?" I have been honored to be a guest on Quilting Arts TV in Series 200 & 400. My work has been in magazines -Quilting Arts & Cloth, Paper, Scissors; books -"Blogging for Bliss, 500 Art Quilts and the upcoming Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I am also a co-rep for Studio Art Quilt Associates - Southern California region.