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Chris is a former dental hygienist with 2 married children and 2 grandchildren who lives in Watertown, Wisconsin with her husband Michael and their dog Jasmine. In 1987 her sister-in-law talked her into attending a quilting class and she was immediately addicted. She began with traditional patterns, working by hand and machine. In time she began collecting affordable antique quilts for their charm and link to the past. Eventually she started designing her own pieces and, since whe had no training in art, was very excited to discover hidden talents. Art quilts were soon to become her delight. During this evolution in her quilting life she began sharing her passion in lectures, workshops, books, magazines and even aboard ships and boats!
Her award winning quilts have been displayed internationally, including AQS Shows (Paducah & Nashville), the Museum of the American Quilter in Paducah, KY, IQA Festival (Houston), Quilt Expo Europa, the World Quilt & Textile Shows and the First Quilt Show of the New Millennium in Christchurch, New Zealand just to mention a few (a complete listing is available upon request).
Chris teaches quilt making and design at two
colleges in
Her work has been featured in numerous books and magazines and "Repliqué Quilts - Appliqué Designs From Favorite Photos" by Chris Lynn Kirsch enjoyed a second printing. It is currently out of print, however a signed copy may be obtained by emailing: clkquilt@execpc.com. Her latest book, "Snuggle & Learn Quilts For Kids" will be out in July, 2008! It features a collection of patterns for quilts to make for kids which are not only bright and cuddly, but educational too!
She finds showing others how to create their own work very gratifying all the while believing that there is creativity inside each of us. She is so grateful for the desire, ability and opportunities in quilting with which she has been blessed and for her supportive family.
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Autumn In the Wine Region of France