Sharon was a comfortable and fascinating speaker, she didn't hesitate to take questions and comments from the audience. She has won Best of Show in Houston 3 times (more than anyone else) and has a host of other very important recognitions. She talked about her techniques for applique, piecing, embroidery and border finishing, and her "focused" (obsessive, one might say) work on her quilts, 12 to 14 hours a day, 7 days a week unless traveling and teaching, I became convinced that she is probably the best, or certainly one of the very best, quilters in America ... as craftsperson. Google blocks me from showing some of her more traditional quilts.
She openly says she has a form of Aseprgers' diease which accounts for the "focus" and that she is badly dyslexic and, more amazing, she has an "essemtial tremor" which makes hand quilting and applique difficult. Her attitude is very positive and very certain but entirely without abrasiveness. I was extremely impressed. We do not often have speakers of this caliber ... but then there are very few quilters of her caliber either. It was a pleasure to hear her.
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What an amazing person to become an award winning quilt artist while dealing with a few health issues. She can be a symbol of determination for many. -- barbara
I think she is a fine role model for people who think they cannot do something because of physical deficits. She's one of a kind as far as accomplishments goes, but her attitude can inspire anyone.
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