tomatobaby tomatobaby's profile jan / Female / Member since February 2008 / Last seen 1 day ago

“All I was looking for was something to do creatively after our first child was born," states designer Jan Schmidt when asked how she became involved in quilting. An admirer of folk art and antique quilts, this Arizona native now finds herself in the thick of it living "down South." She has designed and created two block-of-the-month designs for Home & Garden Television's website, HGTV.com. Typically drawn to classical quilt designs and fabrics, she continued to challenge herself in the area of contemporary designs. Fast-forward a few years, and Jan now has taken a different interest and approach in the world of fiber arts. She’s now exploring the world of knitting with wool fibers, but has taken it to a different dimension. No longer a taboo, this designer will use hot water to achieve her end result of a felted art piece. “I have found another craft which allows me to express myself artistically.” Jan has discovered creativity in purse, handbag, and scarf design. “I’m always looking for a creative outlet … who knows where this venture will take me.”

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Unique fibers, wools and novelty yarns create one-of-a-kind handbags, purses, totes & other stylish accessories. Hand-crafted designs vary from the funky to retro, whimsi…

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