I believe in creativity, authenticity, growth and beautiful, inspirational things. My work fuses the human emotional journey with a time-honored tradition. Emotion is the thread that connects all people. I work to create pieces that elicit universally human reactions. Through these sacred sources I find my creative voice to tell impactful visual stories that ignite the spirit. I believe we all need a creative outlet and quilting is so steeped in tradition it’s irresistible to me.

As a black female, I’m deeply connected to the rich history of quilt making in African-American culture. Quilts told stories of my ancestors’ lives, reflected their dreams, kept their secrets, reflected their hopes, and preserved their aspirations against hardship and obstacles to joy. Quilts even marked paths to freedom.

I create fiber art that affirms the beauty of the human essence, our experiences, our value and our strength. I fall in love again every time I make a quilt.

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