Candace Hassen

I love working with color relationships. I also really enjoy studying designs from other cultures to get ideas for my work. I get many design ideas from nature, paintings, and other artistic mediums, as well as old quilts, and other textiles.

I prefer making quilts that are scrappy, and contain many fabrics; because I believe that this gives the viewer a much more interesting and pleasing quilt to look at. It also makes the quilt much more versatile; and will help to add a beautiful focal point, or unique accent piece to a wider variety of rooms. They look great hung on the wall, or draped over a sofa, or chair arm, as well as on a bed.

They make really special wedding, house warming, or anniversary gifts!

For those of you who are quilters, many of my quilts are available in pattern form.

I have a bachelor's degree in art; and have been weaving for 25 years; both of which I believe, has had a big influence in the way I use color and pattern in my quilt designs.

My quilts have been published in McCall's quilting magazine, and have won numerous awards in local quilt shows and fairs.

I am available to teach quilting classes, as well as to present trunk shows to guilds, or anyone else who want to see my quilts in person.

To see more about my process, and what I am currently working on; check out my blog at quiltdesignsbycandace.blogspot.com