Member Spotlight: Barbara Peterson
This is a Q &
A series to get to know our members.
Today, Barbara Peterson talks to us about her experience as a quilter.
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from and how long have you been in our guild?
What is your favorite type of project?
A: Making a new block real rings my bell – putting it all together not so much
(Thank you Barbara! Good luck with your shibori class~ If you would like to be interviewed for this series, please fill out the questionnaire and email it to jessunderquilts at yahoo dot com)
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from and how long have you been in our guild?
A: Grew up in Los Angeles – traveled around a bit, got
married and ended up in Manhattan since 95.
Retired from Metro North Railroad as a locomotive engineer in 2008 and
have been quilting ever since. Join Mod Quilters in November 2012.
Have you
always been crafty? What other things do
you make?
A: Was a big
time knitter but since I discovered quilting….
Where do
you sew?
A: At home in my living room and when I attend my Bee.What is your favorite type of project?
A: Making a new block real rings my bell – putting it all together not so much
What’s
your favorite quilting tool?
A: Needle
point tweezers
What type
of fabrics do you use most often?
A: Cotton
Who or
what inspires you most in quilting?
A: Art quilters amaze me
What are
you working on now?
A: Baby
quilts for charity – I use up my stash and can then buy more fabric for a new
quilt.
What kind
of projects would you like to tackle in the coming year?
A: Will take a class at CQ on shibori dying with Susan Sato,
this type of class is not in my comfort zone
(Thank you Barbara! Good luck with your shibori class~ If you would like to be interviewed for this series, please fill out the questionnaire and email it to jessunderquilts at yahoo dot com)