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Textile Artist - Collage Enthusiast I've had an emotional attachment to fabric for as long as I can remember but never fell in love with traditional quilting. Once I’ve pieced together enough blocks to see what the completed project will look like... I lose all interest.  For me, the art of textile collage is an ever-evolving journey, full of exploration and creativity right up until the final stitch—and that’s exactly what I’d love to share with you. My quilting journey began in 1996, inspired by the legacy of my great-grandmother Maggie V. Folk McClellan, whose modern, intuitive quilts have touched four generations of my family. Rooted in Appalachian and Southern African American traditions, my work honors storytelling, resourcefulness, and cultural memory. As founder of The Quilt Empowerment Project, I blend my background in engineering with a deep love for fabric to teach structured, culturally responsive quilting. I often incorporate African textiles, historic block patterns, and symbolic color to preserve ancestral narratives and inspire new traditions.