Quilt Patterns, Contests and More!

My name is Tammie Bowser and sewing for me is just natural. I have been sewing since I was 4 years old. I remember making my first outfit and wearing it to my pre-school graduation! It was a purple velvet mini skirt with a matching vest! I started out sewing clothing, and chose a career in the fashion industry after graduating from “The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising” in 1985. My 17 year career (in Los Angeles) had become difficult. So I prayed for

an idea that could lead me to a new career. Shortly after that, I

up with the exciting idea for Quilted Photography! My idea was to use very ordinary cotton print fabrics to make extrodinary photographic photos and portraits.

In less than a week I excitedly made my first Quilted Photograph…and the sight of it even excited me more! When the first quilt was done, I hung it on a wall and walked away. When I turned around and looked, the quilt of my daughter was just like a photograph, complete with shadows, highlights and details! I ran out of my sewing studio to show the first neighbor that I could find….and it amazed my neighbors too….. they think that I am a genius!

I beleive that this gift is not just for me,  It was given to me so that I could share it with others.

You can buy the books that will teach you how to make these amazing quilts, or you can commission me to create a work of art for you. Go to the http://QuiltedPhoto.com if you are a quilter and want to learn how to create your own amazing Photographic Mosaic Quilt.  Click here to find out about the software for making patterns from your own photos! I am is also available to teach classes, and if you are intrested in hiring me for a workshop click here.

I hope I can inspire you……Thank you and enjoy the site.