Angie Hodapp

Angie Hodapp - Editor-in-Chief

I grew up in a house where a needle, a pincushion, a button, a spool of thread, a crochet hook, a skein of yarn, a scrap of fabric, or a pair of scissors was always within arm’s reach. My mom taught me to use her sewing machine when I was only five—although I wasn’t allowed to use the rotary cutter until I was much older—and gave me free rein to stitch whatever little projects I could imagine. It wasn’t until I was out on my own that I made my first quilt, but once I started quilting, I didn’t look back. While traditional patchwork and repro fabrics are my first loves, I have a great appreciation for the innovative quilts of today’s contemporary fiber artists and enjoy experimenting with paint, dye, embroidery, and other surface-design techniques, too.