Valerie’s formative years were spent in rural Ontario, Canada. Built as a post war town site for Atomic Energy along the Ottawa River, Deep River was a community where the arts, music, theatre and sport were an integral part of daily life.

After travelling to Europe as a ski instructor and attending post secondary study in design, Valerie returned to the Ottawa Valley. She returned to raise a family, work, contribute as an active volunteer and pursue several diverse and creative passions.

As her children left home to follow their own interests, Valerie’s journey into the world of quilting began to grow and evolve. Her love of natural fibre, clean line, colour, texture and detail, original design and inventive techniques inspired collections of small graphic quilts presented at galleries and fine craft exhibits.

Most recently, Valerie’s creative ventures have included retreat planning, pattern design, trunk shows and workshop presentations. She continues to produce custom art quilts and exhibit pieces.

“The creative process has always been an essential part of any endeavor for me. Each new combination of hue, original design or technique provides fresh enthusiasm for what I do. The ever changing nature and growth of ideas from one project to the next is infectious and leaves me with a passion and energy for future creative challenges.”