Ruth Chandler
Ruth had the privilege of growing up in Japan as the oldest daughter of a missionary. Her father exposed her to many Japanese art forms. He encouraged the family to follow their interests.
The vibrant color and texture of Japanese fabric combined with the simplicity of Japanese design caught Ruth’s attention and imagination. At the age of 4, Ruth learned basic Sachiko from an elderly neighbor. She began to create and sew her own clothes at the age of 10 with the help of her mother. Although she began to create her own clothing out of necessity, it soon became an outlet for her imagination and creativity.
Ruth moved to Colorado with her husband in 1979 and made her first quilt in 1990. Her first quilt was a queen size hand appliqued and hand quilted Hawaiian pineapple quilt and she has never looked back. She loves to use new techniques mingled with the old for her own unique style. There is always a slight Asian feel to her work that shows the influence of her years spent in Japan.
Ruth lives in Colorado with her very supportive husband of 31 years. She has a daughter and son, both married and 3 beautiful grandchildren.
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