by Susan Patterson
Founder & CEO, ArtfromthePlanet
The very first woman who influenced my art was my mother, Sarah. She made about 90% of my clothing and paid close attention to fiber content, quality, and even the number of stitches per inch. That level of care taught me early that craftsmanship lives in the details.

My mother also studied interior design, which helped shape my love for home décor. She always told me to look closely not just at the fabric itself, but at the story behind it: where it came from, how it was made, and what it carried.

Another key influence was my sister, Carolyn, who introduced me to quilting. She would bring me to quilting meetings where the women spoke in codes. I’ll admit it, at first, I thought they were dealing drugs. Turns out they were dealing in fabric.

I still remember one show-and-tell in particular. A quilter presented a log cabin quilt, and I was hooked. With what I’d learned about fabric, stitches, and color, I was on my way. I’ve been in a love affair with fabric for more than 42 years.

To me, fabric is spiritual; it comes from the earth. And that belief is exactly why my business is called Artfromtheplanet.
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