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About Me

Biography

I am a retired college professor with a background in molecular genetics, cell biology and biochemistry. Since my retirement I have been active with quilting and researching quilts. I currently live in Chicago, IL. While I taught college, I lived in central Michigan. I grew up and went to school in Ohio.

Resume

I am an AQS certified quilted textile appraiser. As a quilt maker, quilt collector, and quilt restorer I have broad experience with quilt history, construction, care and repair. I lecture on quilt history, fabric history, and quilt research techniques. He have a collection of several hundred 19th and 20th century quilts for purposes of study and teaching. I have taken classes in appraising, appraisal ethics, quilt & fabric dating, quilt construction techniques, regional differences in quilts, quilt care, quilt preservation, social history and participates in continuing education classes and regularly engages in quilt related independent study.

Quilting and Appraising Related Group Affiliations

  • American Quilter’s Society (AQS) – member.
  • American Quilt Study Group (AQSG) – board member.
  • Chicago Modern Quilt Guild – member.
  • Midwest Fabric Study Group – member.
  • Modern Quilt Guild – member.
  • Northern Illinois Quilt Study Group – member.
  • Professional Association of Appraisers – QuiltedTextiles – (PAAQT) – Member.
  • Studio Art Quilt Associates – member.

Speaking Experience

As a professor, I enjoyed sharing my knowledge with individuals who share my joy of learning. As quilter, I continue to enjoy sharing my knowledge. I am an active independent quilt historian and collector. I have been lecturing on quilt-related topics since 2022. If you are interested in hearing a lecture, please see my lectures list and contact me to learn more.

Professional Background

  • Professor of Biology, Delta College. University Center, Michigan.
  • Graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Doctorate of Philosophy in Developmental Genetics. Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Graduate of Hiram College with Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Hiram, Ohio.