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. I've been published in American Quilter (March 2009), 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