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melanie formway chang Melanie’s artistic side surfaced early, with fabric playing an important role. She credits her mother, and later a BA in Home Economics, with fostering an interest in fabrics. A passion for painting has also been actively developing for thirty-plus years. She has worked in watercolors, oils and acrylics. Now, she has added fabric paint. Her skillful use of paints prompted an invitation to the juried Watercolor Society of Oregon and she has won her numerous awards. In the 1990’s, Melanie started quilting and discovered a way to merge her two loves. Since, painting on fabric has become her focus. Today, she teaches classes to eager students in a variety of venues. Long a pattern designer for Story Quilts, the occasional contribution has blossomed into a busy schedule of new patterns. Each year, Melanie looks forward to joining Story Quilts at International Quilt Market in Houston. Melanie and her husband recently migrated from Oregon to Oceanside, California to welcome their first grandchild. She continues to speak to guilds, teach fabric painting and design for Story Quilts. Life is full. When we visited, Melanie shared some very important words of wisdom, “Create it, give it away and share the joy. There is no point in putting your artwork in the closet. Everyone needs beauty in their lives.” Visit www.storyquilts.com to see more of Melanie’s work.
Hanko Collection in stores now
88 Asian Fabric 2013