Chris from made by ChrissieD

Hi, I'm Chris - the person behind the brand made by ChrissieD and I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself.

Growing up in the north of England in the 1960s I've always been crafty - learning knitting, crocheting plus sewing from a very young age. I have a foundation degree in Art & Design specialising in ceramics. In England, I had my own interior design business concentrating on children's bedrooms, decorative murals, designing home cinemas and entertainment suites.

Moving to the States in August 2011, I discovered quilting, which led in April 2012 to creating the made by ChrissieD brand. On my blog, I share my work, knowledge, tips and tutes alongside info such as where to shop in NYC, stories about all the wonderful fabric stores I visit and feature people I meet on my worldwide travels!

Over the last five years I've been a Bernina Sales/Quilt Store Assistant in Manhattan, NYC moving on to teach quilting/sewing classes privately as well as in stores around the city. Pattern design/writing for quilting magazines and fabric companies keeps me busy too in addition to being a member of the Modern Quilt Guild, NYC Metro MOD Quilt Guild and also the Quilt Alliance.

I live in Manhattan's backyard on the Hudson Riverfront with my husband, Simon and our two dogs; were happy empty nesters since our children have grown and gone off on their own adventures. In my spare time, I love being Grandma to our Grandson, Oliver and visiting our children in their homes around the world.
 

Links

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Projects and Tutorials on FaveQuilts

• How To Create Fast and Easy Selvedge Fabric
• Quilted Pillows with a Hidden Zipper
• Bold Border Mug Rugs
• Rainbow Scrapbusting Wonky Quilt Block
• Sliced Improv Quilt Block Pattern
• Scrappy Nine Patch Quilt Block
• Modern Geometric Blocks
• Simple Reverse Applique Tutorial
• Soothing Circles Raw Edge Applique
• Flower Power Nine Patch
• Kaleidoscope Quilt Block Pillow
• Golden Autumn Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern
• Santa Sack Free Quilting Pattern
• Fabric Coaster Quilt Pattern
• Exploding X HST Block
• Selvedge Zippy Pouch Tute
• Bold and Beautiful Irish Chain Quilt Block
• Hand Tied Snuggle Quilt Tutorial
• Just One Block Quilt Pattern
• Pillow Cushion Hidden Zipper Tutorial
• 35" Hand Tied Snuggly Quilt Pattern