Roberta Morgan

Roberta Morgan, Cary, NC       

I began to sew when in high school and it has been a passion of mine ever since.  Garments are my first love and quilting is my second (after my family).  I quickly realized that traditional quilting was not for me and turned to art quilts.  I have been doing that for the past ten years or so.  I like experimenting with out -of -the- ordinary materials and techniques.  Most of my work has beads, buttons, hand embroidery, paper napkins, painting, aluminum and any other do-dad that can be sewn onto fabric.  Most of my "finds" come from thrift stores.  I am a proponent  of up-cycling.  I am very proud that many of my garments have won prizes in competitions.  I teach beginner and intermediate sewing at the NCSU Craft Center and enjoy sharing my passions with others.  I became fascinated with needle felting after seeing a demo.  I like to turn felting into cuff bracelets, neckpieces, covered boxes or to embellish clothing.  Needle felting is fun and can be easily incorporated into quilts and clothing.  I moved from NYC to Cary many years ago with my husband, 3 children, dog and cat.  Now I am a widow, retired and have plenty of time to indulge in sewing, quilting and crafting.

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