​If my DNA were to be analyzed, there would probably be threads wrapped around my genes.  I come from a long line of Lithuanian tailors and seamstresses. I started by making traditional quilts but moved into the art quilt/mixed media realm in 2010.  People respond to fabric -- it is familiar and tactile and warm -- but what I value most about fabric is its versatility.  It can tell so many stories, so many feelings.

​I have a BA from Notre Dame of Maryland with a major in English… more