About the Author

When Mary Sorensen began quilting in the 1970s, she found quiltmaking to be a logical creative extension of her career as a textile professional working in the United States garment industry. Specializing in traditional fine hand appliqu� done from original patterns, Mary s distinctive design style is characterized by elegant, formal lines, complex layering of small pieces, and an emphasis on using a myriad of fabrics to create visual texture and excitement.