I'm often asked how I got into writing and teaching. It's a result of various experiences and pursuits, starting with degrees in both design (textile and costume) and journalism (magazine). In addition to working free-lance for Sunset Books, I've been a tech editor for Martingale (That Patchwork Place), which brought me closer to my real passion, quilts and wearables. For now, my "day job" is writing decorating and home improvement books; I teach as often as I can. I've been published in QNM, For the Love of Quilting, and Threads, and I've appeared on "Simply Quilts." I live in Grass Valley, in a house with a light-filled room where I scheme and sew.

To contact me: writeme@christinebarnes.com