Creative & Designer

Ana’s work focuses on Art Quilting, incorporating different elements of surface design: fabric painting, mono-printing, screen printing, hand-dyeing and embroidery techniques. She works mostly with her own artist hand-dyed and designed fabrics.

AWAITS AN OLD BARN

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Workshops & Trunk Shows

Ana has been teaching quilting since 1986. From traditional techniques such as Free-motion quilting and New York Beauties blocks to art techniques: monoprinting, fabric dyeing, Paintstiks on Fabric and many more.

Writer & Author

Ana is a frequent contributor to Quilting Arts Magazine and to A Needle Pulling Thread. Her work has also been publshed in the American Quilter’s Society Magazine, in Modern Patchwork, as well as in 101 Patchwork Projects and Quilts and Quilt Scene. Ana has appeared on Quilting Arts TV on several occasions, and has 2 workshop DVDs with Interweave/F&W.

Recent blog posts

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Stitching into the New Year

As we step into 2025, I find myself drawn –…

Happy New year

Welcoming 2025 with Open Arms

As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting…

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

As Christmas approaches, I want to take a moment to…

From Jetlag to Jingle Bells

From Jetlag to Jingle Bells

Yup! I’m slowly adjusting to my routine after returning from…

Exploring Évora: Ancient Roots, Timeless Traditions

Exploring Évora: Ancient Roots, Timeless Traditions

Nestled in Portugal’s Alentejo region, Évora is a treasure trove…

Discovering the Soul of Portugal

Discovering the Soul of Portugal

Lisbon Portugal is a country where history whispers through ancient…

Evora old wall

Homebody’s Heart, Travelling Soul

As I prepare to travel to Portugal, I have mixed…

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Virtual Schoolhouse #9 this week

As I write this, I’m watching a black squirrel running…