About Kate Quinn

Educator

My fascination with quilting began when I received a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt as a wedding present in 1991. The gift of a second scrappy quilt further solidified my love of fabrics and colors. I made my first quilt to celebrate the birth of my first child around 1993. I had loved quilting ever since. I love all styles and types of quilts from art to modern, from traditional pieced to applique. I also love how quilting is a connection through the ages and across generations.

Originally a native of California, I graduated from West Point in 1991. Right after graduation, my husband Patrick and I began our life together by serving in the Army. I left the service in 1998 to be at home with our 5 children. For the next 18 years, quilting became the bridge that helped me to build relationships in each new community. Though I have moved more than 20 times during my family’s military service, quilters are a welcoming group and I have been so thankful for them. As my kids have grown, so have my quilting skills. I now have more time available to share the quilting skills that I love. I started teaching about 10 years ago. After our last move, I began working and teaching at local shops and guilds on a consistent basis. In 2016, I also became a professional longarm quilter, opening FabriKated Quilts.

In 2016, I was first introduced to Westalee Designs Quilting Rulers and Templates. I was instantly hooked! Rulerwork tools have helped me advance my quilting skills more that I ever dreamt possible. I am thrilled and proud to be a Sew Steady Ambassador and to share these great products with other quilters. The freedom and creativity they have given me is so satisfying. I want others to experience that power as well.

I love sharing my passion for quilting and art, passing on a centuries old tradition, and creating beautiful items of comfort. Let’s start FabriKating your next quilt!

Create this block sampler using Westale Rulers designed By Leonie West

Create this beautiful table runner designed by Linda Hall.