Anne Baxter
Quilts are not artwork that you view from a distance but art
that you live with. All those who touch a quilt contribute to its artistic expression.
Anne Baxter Anne Baxter grew up in a
large family with a strong tradition of quilt making. She made her first quilt when she was eight;
learning from her grandmother who was born in the 1800's. She earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Textile Design from Philadelphia
College of Textiles and Sciences. Working for 12 years as textile designer, she then spent 10 year working in the spa industry.
After a car accident, she returned to her childhood passion of fabric and making quilts. Starting in 2005 she began to pursue
quilt making as a full time venture. She continues to strive to make beautiful and functional quilts for all to enjoy.
The Amish crib quilts are stunning. They are almost like a piece of graphic art. The deep saturated colors are beautiful even if
they make unusual baby colors. They are truly Americana. One may use them as a baby quilt or hang them on the wall as a piece of
art. All the quilts have a channel sewn into the back of them for hanging. Art quilts are a relatively new expression
with quilters. Hand dyeing the background and using fabrics to paint a picture have been a fascination of mine. They lend themselves
well to fantasy art which is subject matter I lean towards. The possibilities are endless. As a goal of mine, I like to keep my
art quilts as quilts too. Some art quilts are only meant for wall art but mine can be used as a quilt too!
There are so many different materials and techniques to use to make quilts. The traditional quilts still hold a place in
my heart and I continue to make them in new ways. Plus I love exploring other materials such as wool and silk Along with material
choices, there are a number of techniques such as trapunto or stained glass quilts. I continue to work in new ways which helps
me grow in my craft.

