Linda is an enthusiastic appliqué artist whose laughter and humor are contagious both in the classroom and lecture hall.  She mentors those she teaches with patience and the firm belief that "they can do it!"  She has authored three books thus far, "Turkish Delights to Appliqué," "Bended Bias Appliqué" and "Quilted Fairie Tales." 

Linda has always felt privileged to have been born into a talented, loving and generous European family who always put family first when it came to teaching artistic freedom and expression. 

As a first generation quilter, she has inherited the good fortune of generations of artists, silversmiths, sculptors, poets, weavers, stained glass artistans, writers, wine makers and culinary artists leading to a never-ending curiosity of different cultures.  This has fueled Linda's passion for travel, photography, painting, teaching and sharing her experiences with people around the world.  Linda is the International Outreach Coordinator for the Appliqué Society.  She teaches internationally as well as in our own wonderful country, the USA.  She believes language is never a barrier in the translation of quilts.

Linda resides in Northeast Pennsylvania in the beautiful little town of Milford, known for antiques, writers, artists and summer fun on the Delaware River.

For more information about Linda Poole, visit www.lindampoole.com.

To view Linda’s newest collection  “Iridescence” created exclusively for Avlyn, Inc. select the “New  Collections” tab at the top of this page.

 

Pepper Cory

Pepper Cory was born an Air Force brat and her family moved a lot, mostly in the South.  Fortunately, both parents encouraged personal creativity.  She was destined to quilt but didn’t know it until obtaining a degree in Classics -- and an ulcer -- not very lucrative!  Now Pepper believes in handwork as a stress alleviator and working with her hands is a passion.  She enjoys scrap quilts which combines unexpected colors and she encourages experimentation in her students.

Along the way, Pepper started collecting antique quilts and researching the designs found stitched in them. That led to writing books and designing quilt stencils that are sold all over the world in addition to other needlework notions.  Most recently, Pepper has designed the fabric collection “Shadow Leaf” for Avlyn. She’s written seven books so far and there’s always another in the pipeline.

Pepper’s motto, “Make the quilt and then paint the bedroom!”

For more information about Pepper Cory, visit www.peppercory.com

To view Pepper’s newest collection ”Shadow Leaf” created exclusively for Avlyn, Inc. select the “New  Collections” tab at the top of this page.

 

Beth Logan

Beth really, really likes to draw a lot and she kisses her dogs on the lips. That should cover everything…but for those of you who would like to know more, here it is:

Beth has always lived in the Pacific Northwest. She has loved to draw since she could first hold a crayon. In fact, some of her early work was a mural of her entire family, belly buttons and all, on the wall next to her crib. Even after that, her parents encouraged her as an artist.

Beth studied graphic design at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Several years later and completely by accident she stumbled head-first into the Art Licensing business, and today her art can be found on all sorts of wonderful products. She spends her days happily drawing and painting in the Seattle home she shares with her husband and their furry family, easily inspired by a few of her favorite things: animals, gardening, and nature.

To see more of Beth’s art, visit www.artstuffltd.com.

To view Linda’s newest collections  “Fixit” and “Catch of the day” created exclusively for Avlyn, Inc. select the “New  Collections” tab at the top of this page.

 

Nancy Zieman

Nancy is an internationally known sewing expert who is the producer and host of the popular show “Sewing with Nancy.”  She is the author of numerous sewing books and videos and also designs patterns for the New York-based McCall Pattern Company.

For more information about Nancy Zieman, visit www.nancyzieman.com.

To view Nancy’s newest collections “Poppies” created exclusively for Avlyn, Inc. select the “New  Collections” tab at the top of this page.