Anne first learned to sew when she was 12 years old. As a teen-ager, she made most of her own clothes. She has always been fascinated with the colors and textures of fabric and yarns. In 1993, she began making quilts. Over time, she shifted from traditional quilts to designing her own art quilts. Her passion is developing the interplay of color and textures within a piece.
Anne’s other great love is nature, particularly forests. She lives in the Finger Lakes surrounded by forests. Her work with fiber captures her observations from her daily walks in the woods and fields. Many of Anne’s pieces have a nature theme and a very organic character. She uses hand dyed and hand painted fabrics and thread to capture the graceful lines, subtle colors and rich textures that she observes in nature. Many of the animals depicted in her quilts are constructed entirely of thread. Her work is characterized by the harmonious use of earth tones and rich texture.
In addition to wall quilts, she also makes functional pieces including fabric jewelry, purses, and garments. Her hope is that her art will lead others to a deeper appreciation and respect for our fragile environment.
