Kristin has been in love
with fabric, journaling
and creativity since she
was a tiny girl. Her
passion for this self-
expression led her to the
quilt world where she's
created, designed, taught
and written about quilts
nationally for 30 years.
In her books, A Southern
Album and most recently, At Piece with Time: a Woman's Journey Stitched in Cloth, Kristin encourages other women to celebrate their unique story by documenting it in cloth.
For the last 8 years, Kristin has been absorbed in the “altered” world. She finds visual journaling exactly what she's been looking for, allowing her to use her beloved fabric in both book and journal formats. Her work is featured in The Art of Fabric Books and in Altered Board Books and Beyond, both by Jan Smiley. Her art graced the cover of the Spring 2006 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, and has been featured in numerous issues of Sew Somerset. She taught at the amazing Artfest and at Artfiberfest in both 2006 and 2007. She taught at Oxford Summer School in England in 2007 and 2008, and has been invited to return in 2009. She taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 2008 and will return in 2009.
Kristin adores anything to do with the creative process. Her most earnest wish is that we each uncover the genuine creative genius residing deep within, then give it life through our work.
To view Kristin's art work, schedule, and patterns for sale visit www.kristinsteiner.com.
Believe in Yourself Retreat 2009
Susan is an award
winning quilt maker
who started her
journey in 1981 and
today continues to
wow audiences with
her unique artistry.
She has designed
quilt patterns and
kits for two national
stores as well as her own pattern line.
Her specialties have been folk art, crazy quilted purses and wall quilts, and “flower doodles.” Fabric collage books and mini quilts are among her newest creations. All of her work is lavished with beading and embroidery. She loves working with vintage style fabrics and colors. The patterns she designs evolve from original pieces inspired by vintage quilt designs and nature.
She teaches and lectures at local and regional guilds throughout the Southeast. Most recently she has been on the faculty for many symposiums, Mid-Atlantic Quiltfest & other large events. She always encourages her students to have fun with their projects while embracing new techniques. A number of her creations have been featured in Altered Couture and Sew Somerset publications.
In 2005 Susan and Kristin Steiner teamed up to form “Creative Spirits.” They lead unique creativity retreats held in Blowing Rock, N.C. called “Believe In Yourself.” Many mixed media & fabric techniques are always featured.
Susan majored in Art and Design at Queens College in Charlotte, NC. She lives in Concord, NC with her husband Tim of 30 years and her very small Chihuahua, Chili. Brandon and Chad, her two grown sons are a very important part of her life. Chad,a graphic designer, is consulted on many occasions for ideas and technical advice. Visit her at
www.susanedmonsondesigns.com.
