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Every state has their shining quilt star and Oregon is no exception. Tucked in the North East corner of the state is Colleen Blackwood, her husband Jeff, and a whole bunch of 4 legged family members. If Colleen isn't quilting, she is outside!

Colleen has a long history with the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and the Stitchin' Post Quilter's Affair. As a Quilt Instructor she has taught at the Quilter's Affair for many years and is a much sought after instructor throughout the state and beyond. Her husband Jeff, chief household wrangler while she is teaching, is a master woodworker. The creative juices in this household are overflowing. I have found that quilters, although passionate about quilting, tend to have a variety of spokes in their creative wheels. This household is filled with finely crafted wood furniture, jars of canned tomatoes, turkeys...chickens...and a garden that would be the envy of many! Holy Moley is it a busy place. On the cerebral side she is a poet and we are blessed every year at the Quilter's Affair to hear one of her poems which are filled with thought provoking, kind, and loving prose.



One of my favorite quilts by Colleen is Star Crossed Lovers. The talent in this one person is amazing and she wants to share it...so, if you are pondering about which class to take at the 2017 Quilter's Affair you can't go wrong by signing up for her classes. Or maybe have your local quilt shop give her a jingle and see if she'll head your way and spread the quilting and poetic wealth.



Enjoy the slide show and then head over to Quilt Roadies to watch the video interview with this amazing woman!