Next up in the Meet Our Members feature is Kristine Byrn. Kristine is just about the most welcoming and friendly person you could meet, and when you sit next to her and watch her work, you learn just by watching. Her work is colorful and modern and check out those circles in her quilt below!
I took one beginner quilt class, and I was hooked.
Name
Kristine Byrn
Pronouns
She/her
What city do you live in?
Suffolk
What kind of maker are you? (Include sewing and any other mediums you work in)
I primarily quilt and needlepoint but also enjoy embroidery, sashiko, and cross stitch.
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
22 years
How many quilts have you made?
I’m guessing around 30+. I’ve never really counted.
What (and/or who) got you into sewing?
My aunt-in-law is an amazing quilter, and she encouraged me to try it. I took one beginner quilt class, and I was hooked.
If you could describe your style in three words, what would they be?
Eclectic, colorful, free-range
What is one goal you have for sewing/quilting?
I’m always looking to build out my repertoire of skills, and I would love to learn to free-motion quilt on my domestic machine.
Where can people find you and your work? Website? Socials?
I rarely post, but I’m on Instagram @byrnedoutmom
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