LINDA WHITE

FIBER

Machine quilted fabric collage made primarily from domestic and imported silks and cottons

With a degree in Mathematics, Linda Kay White worked for many years as a computer programmer and analyst.  She began quilt making in 1990 while taking time off from work to be with her young children.  She has no formal training in art or quilting, but has learned through extensive reading and experimentation.  Her quilt making began with the traditional style block quilt, but soon evolved into the more innovative art quilt. 

Linda's current technique of machine quilted fabric collage began as a challenge to enter a collage only art show.  Being pleased with the result, she has continued to develop this technique.  Linda begins by making a rough drawing.  She then cuts out bits of fabric, sometimes following her drawing and sometimes letting the pattern of the fabrics dictate the exact shape to be used.  When her design is complete, she layers it on batting and a backing fabric as you would a quilt.  With decorative threads, she stitches the layers together adding dimension and detail to the design.