This month we are celebrating two momentous occasions for our long-time author Jean Wells. On July 15th-17th, Jean will be in Marion, IN to be inducted into The Quilters Hall of Fame. As she travels to Indiana, she will have just finished celebrating her 35th annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Now that is one busy lady!
It’s hard not to be impressed by Jean’s skill and passion when you look at her contribution to quilting over the last three decades. From authoring almost a dozen books with C&T Publishing, to running one of the most successful quilt shops in the country, to creating the world-renowned Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show—there is no question that Jean has made an outstanding contribution to the world of quilting. We asked Jean’s daughter, Valori Wells, to tell us how she feels about her mother’s accomplishments.
I am so excited to see my mom being recognized for all that she has done in the quilting community over the years. She was one of the original quilt shops, authors and quilters out there. The thing about mom is that she is modest and doesn’t take compliments all that well. She has always worked so hard and just watches as others get recognized. That is hard for me because I see her as such a generous person and so talented. She is such an artist and finally I see her believing in herself and finding her strength in her work.
It is amazing to see her first work in the Patchworthy Apparel book, oh so early ’80s, to her contemporary work in her newest book Intuitive Color and Design. I am so very proud to watch her grow as an artist over the years. She is always pushing herself to be better and to try something new. That is a true artist. You can’t help but look up to her and all of her talent and success.
Congratulations to Jean Wells from all of us at C&T Publishing! Becoming a member of The Quilter’s Hall of Fame and celebrating 35 years of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt show all in the same month is no small feat. We are so proud of you and we cherish having been able to work with you on creating innovative and inspiring books all these years.
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Quite the accomplishment Jean!
I remember Jean,s first book it is one of my favorite books! and it is all but worn out. Thank you Jean! kathy
As a 20-year quilter, thanks to classes, inspiration, and encouragement from Jean Wells, I’d like to add my congratulations for her induction into the Quilters Hall of Fame.
I have just returned to CT from the Sisters 2010 show. Loved it! Jean Wells is a remarkable woman. She is to be commended not only for her quilting skills and fabric design, for the fabrics she & her daughter create and for their beautiful shop, but for the amazing way Jean brings her community together to produce the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and for raising substantial sums of money to support her community. Congratulations, Jean!
Jean is an awesome woman and this honor is very much deserved! Congratulat
Jean is an awesome woman and this honor is very much deserved! Congratulations!!
I was there for the 35th birthday and wish I could be there for her induction into the hall of fame. She is the gre
I was there for the 35th birthday and wish I could be there for her induction into the hall of fame. She is the greatest.
I have long been inspired by Jean Wells. I love the garden series of quilt books that she and her daughter Valori wrote. The quilts are beautiful, the design information wonderful and the gardens inspirational.
She is a very deserving winner of these accolades. Congratulations and Best wishes,
Anna McCurdy