Jaymi Horne is a national quilting educator, designer, and founder of Cranky Kangaroo, a brand known for bold patterns and inventive, wearable quilting projects. She's been featured in AQS and has taught sold-out workshops to thousands of makers at shows, guilds, and retreats, inspiring quilters to think outside of the block with projects like quilts coats and quilted sneakers. Jaymi focuses on creativity, confidence, and accessible design - reminding us all that quilting isn't just and art form, it's a way of life!
Jaymi will share her story from her beginning to present on how she journeyed from custom wedding gown designer to production seamstress who found her way into quilting. Her story includes close call with the police, a couple viral videos, and "fish bags!" You won't want to miss this lively lecture!
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