Jean Ann Wright

Jean Ann Wright has been sewing and making quilts for over 50 years Since retiring from full time editing she has become editor of The Quilting Quarterly for the National Quilting Association and works as a consultant to the fabric industry designing quilts for several major fabric manufacturers.

She indulges her artistic side by designing and creating art quilts and experimenting with surface design on her quilts.

Jean Ann reflects on her feelings about fabric; "I am a very tactile person. I simply love touching fabric and all kinds of fibers that can be attached to fiber art pieces. Add to that the use of beads, crystals and other findings and I am in my artistic element.

I sewed my first designer doll dress to my own skirt when I was 3 years old and haven't put down a needle since. I love color, especially turquoise, and enjoy the challenge of playing with many color palettes in each new quilt. When I teach I try to encourage my students to avoid the safe choices and instead see what new images they can create when they step out of their comfort zone."