I have always been interested in sewing and craft, but from the moment I started my first quilt I knew I had found my passion.

In 2003 I decided to make my hobby my profession, and invested in an APQS long arm machine with stitch regulator.

I prefer to quilt freehand from the front of the machine. I see it as being more artistic, as it is like I am drawing on the quilt with stitches. It is advantageous to my customers as it allows greater flexibility and individuality of quilting design.

I have developed many freehand designs, several of them original, which can be made smaller or larger to compliment the individual quilt. I can easily work around appliqué. Further, if there is any fullness or unevenness in the quilt top I am more easily able to evenly distribute this for a better-looking finish.

I like to build a relationship with my customers, and have many regulars. I do not judge the quilts, and I like seeing a customer's first quilt. I try to work with my customers to finish their quilt in a way that best compliments it.

As a quilt maker myself, I appreciate the time and personal effort that has gone into making the quilt, and treat each quilt with care.

I had my first quilt published in Australian Patchwork and Quilting Vol 13 No 3 - April 2005 with my quilt Pocket of Posies. I was delighted when it was featured on the cover.

In April 2006 I travelled to the USA for the Machine Quilters Expo where I attended four days of machine quilting classes which has given me many new skills.

I also teach patchwork. Whenever time permits, I like to do classes and workshops myself, as there is always more I want to learn.

I am a member of a number of guilds and friendship groups. I have made some wonderful friends through quilting.