Janet Wickell began quilting during the quilt revival of the 1970's and it didn't take long for her to become hooked on the craft. She enjoys making patchwork and applique quilts, and describes her quiltmaking style as traditional, but with a touch of the contemporary. Janet tries to write quilt patterns that appeal to a broad range of quilters, from beginners to experienced.
Experience:
Janet was the sole freelance writer for eight of the ten books in Rodale Press's Classic American Quilts series, and has contributed to many other books and patterns as both a writer and editor.
Janet collaborated with her sister Donna to write Quick Little Quilts. She authored Easy-to-Make Dollhouse Quilts, a collection of foundation pieced minis, Teach Yourself Quilting, a reference for beginning to experienced quilters and The About.com Guide to Quilting.
Other Writing and Interests
Two decades of working at home, writing about and making quilts, resulted in a bit of 'cabin fever' for Janet. Her solution -- get out and about with people a few days a week by using her skills as a licensed skin care therapist and massage therapist. Janet has met numerous fellow quilters at her skin care spa.Janet wrote the Home Buying & Selling Web site at About.com for several years, and many of her articles remain on that site. Although Janet is no longer a real estate agent, she is a co-owner of a real estate agency in Brevard, North Carolina.
Education:
Janet attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
From Janet Wickell:
Quilting is an ongoing adventure. Your tastes will change and your skills will grow every time you make a quilt, whether it's your first or your hundredth. If you are new to quilting, you're in for a treat, because online quilters are always willing to share their expertise, and sharing is just one of the many reasons why our quilting community is so special. I hope you'll make About.com your quilting home base. It's a place to learn a little, teach a little and make new friends.
References:
- Follow Janet's Quilting Site on Facebook
Visit About.com Quilting's official Facebook page. - Janet on Google+
Follow Janet on Google+ - Scrapquilts.com
Janet's Personal Web Site - ScrapQuilts.com - Follow Janet on Twitter
About.com Quilting's Official Twitter Page