Gina Gregory Profile:
I was raised in an unconventional household by a politically active, feminist Mother (and Father) who, none-the-less, encouraged her daughters into the domestic crafts. We were often knitting, sewing crocheting and painting – though probably crafting a peace symbol rather than a doily.
I made a few patchwork pieces in my teens; my first was a small, paper-pieced hexagon quilt of which I painted each individual hexagon. However my passion developed with exposure to antique quilts while living in the USA in the early 80’s. Then , after the birth of my first daughter in 1984, I took a class at a local quilt shop and have had several quilts on the go since.
My preference is for hand piecing, so my output can be quite modest especially as I always find it difficult to balance finishing off one quilt with the excitement of starting a new one.
Inspired by antique quilts, textiles, vintage fabrics and my collection of old aprons I enjoy designing me own appliqué quilts. I would describe my style as naïve with an emphasis on visual vitality rather than following the rules and worrying about the size of my stitches.
I am very lucky to have quilting aunts, sisters and many friends. They have encouraged me to teach and challenge myself. For me, quilting is both solitary and a companionable activity. One providing endless creative possibilities and the simple pleasure of one stitch after the other.
FAVOURITES:
Food: Cake.
Drink: A nice cup of tea.
Colour: Pink and Green,
Movie: My Fair Lady.
Actor/Actress: Kevin Kline.
Song: Dance me to the end of love by Leonard Cohen.
I am currently reading: Pilgrims by Garrison Keillor.
Family Recipe: Nanna’s Hedgehog
Fabric: Old aprons.
