Keep reading to learn more about Liz.
How long have you been quilting?
4 years
Who or what inspired you to start quilting?
My grandmother had these really cool crazy quilts that I loved as a kid. The kind with lots of cool fabrics (velvet and silk etc) and fancy stitching. They seemed like they were from someone who had a very fancy life. I was very intrigued by them. Fast forward about 40 years and the last election happened four years ago, and I just needed some thing to escape I think into channel myself into a little bit. So I started quilting. And I really love modern and self made patterns.
Tell us about the first quilt you ever made.
Well the first quilt I made was actually many years ago and it was pretty much fabric cut into 5 inch squares and sewn back together. I didn’t actually quilt it I tied it off. And I think it was almost queen-size. And I think it kind of turned me off of quilting LOL.
What is your favorite quilt you’ve ever made?
My favorite is one that I gave my friend Mike and it is a pattern that I made up and it’s sort of a modern blocky tight pattern. He uses it every day and that makes me really happy.
How long have you been quilting?
4 years
Who or what inspired you to start quilting?
My grandmother had these really cool crazy quilts that I loved as a kid. The kind with lots of cool fabrics (velvet and silk etc) and fancy stitching. They seemed like they were from someone who had a very fancy life. I was very intrigued by them. Fast forward about 40 years and the last election happened four years ago, and I just needed some thing to escape I think into channel myself into a little bit. So I started quilting. And I really love modern and self made patterns.
Tell us about the first quilt you ever made.
Well the first quilt I made was actually many years ago and it was pretty much fabric cut into 5 inch squares and sewn back together. I didn’t actually quilt it I tied it off. And I think it was almost queen-size. And I think it kind of turned me off of quilting LOL.
What is your favorite quilt you’ve ever made?
My favorite is one that I gave my friend Mike and it is a pattern that I made up and it’s sort of a modern blocky tight pattern. He uses it every day and that makes me really happy.
What is your favorite sewing tool or notion?
Stiletto
Stiletto
Who is your favorite fabric designer?
Kona solids
Kona solids
What are your favorite colors to use in quilts?
Low volume
Low volume
Describe your quilting style in one word.
Imperfect
Imperfect
What other hobbies do you have?
Backpack camping, gardening, dogs
Backpack camping, gardening, dogs
Do you collect anything? (Other than quilting fabric, of course!) If so, what?
Hazel Village animals and clothing
Hazel Village animals and clothing
What is your favorite movie?
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame
What is your favorite book?
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
Who is your favorite author?
That’s hard. I like lots. Barbara Kingsolver is one.
That’s hard. I like lots. Barbara Kingsolver is one.
Do you have a celebrity crush and who is it?
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
If you could have dinner with one legendary person, living or dead, who would you choose?
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
What is your favorite food?
Chocolate
Chocolate
Coffee or tea?
Coffee
Coffee
Sweet or savory?
Sweet
Sweet
If you were a dessert, what would you be and why?
Chocolate cupcake. Wonderful and just about the right size
Chocolate cupcake. Wonderful and just about the right size
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what five things would you want to have with you (not things you need to survive, but things you would want to have)?
My dog, kindle, sunglasses, fuzzy blanket, stretchy pants
My dog, kindle, sunglasses, fuzzy blanket, stretchy pants
What is your dream job?
Sheep farmer
Sheep farmer
Where is your dream vacation destination?
Scotland
Scotland
Which is your favorite season?
Spring
If you won millions in the lottery and had to selfishly spend it on yourself, what would you treat yourself to?
House renovations
Spring
If you won millions in the lottery and had to selfishly spend it on yourself, what would you treat yourself to?
House renovations
Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
Both!!
Both!!
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
About 18 months ago.
About 18 months ago.
Would you rather be able to run at 100 miles per hour or fly at 10 miles per hour and why?
Run at 100. I think, because it would be faster.
Run at 100. I think, because it would be faster.
