About Wendy
Wendy's Resume
Wendy's Bios
Wendy Butler Berns is a quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer from Lake Mills in southern Wisconsin. Fabric and sewing have been a part of Wendy’s life for 43 years, ever since fourth grade 4-H.
Wendy found her passion for quilting in 1993 and since 1997, she has taught and lectured about the art of quilting regionally and nationally. Her work appears regularly in juried shows and galleries as well as private collections across the country.
Wendy’s quilts are noted for their bold use of color, unusual fabrics, and a combination of unconventional techniques. Quilt designs are original and they fluctuate between traditional with a twist and contemporary art quilts.. They are inspired by her desire to capture the colorful yet changing world around her-whether it be a garden landscape, an endearing family member or a statement of how we must act as role models for our children to cultivate greater compassion and preserve our natural world’s future
She delves into all aspects of quilting: teaching workshops, lecturing about the art of quilting, designing original work for entry into local and national shows and displaying work for sale in various galleries. Quilts of hers appear in six to ten juried shows each year including venues like International Quilt Association and The National Quilting Association.
Wendy is excited to be the 2009 recipient of the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for quilting teachers awarded annually by International Quilt Market. In October, 2009, she spent 10 days at the International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston as a student taking classes. In November of 2011 she will curate an exhibit of 13 quilts - 3 of her own and 10 of her students that reflect inspirations she had during her studies as a student. The Theme for the exhibit is "Out on a Limb." It will be an exciting endeavor!!!
Check out her interview in the new "Friends at Festival" Newsletter First Edition
Click on the newsletter, then on the Q and A with Wendy
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