Designs by Alene

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Company Name:  Designs by Alene
Designer Name:  Alene Ward
Home State:  Texas
Design Specialty:  Quilt patterns

1 How did you first get introduced to your craft?

My mother was a seamstress and my grandmother pieced quilts.

2 What type of patterns do you enjoy designing the most?

All types; redwork, pieced, appliqué, paper-pieced.

3 What are you most known for?

Redwork and appliqué, usually with a Christian theme.

4 How do you jump-start your creativity?

God jump-starts my creativity!

5 What season inspires you the most?

Spring and winter.

6 On average, how many new patterns do you design each year?

It varies between 2 and six.

7 Is there another craft you'd like to try your hand at?

I crochet but haven't finished pattern instructions yet. I'd like to do that and I'd like to write a book.

8 What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Resting and enjoying family and our dogs.

9 What three items do you always have in your craft bag?

Scissors, needle and neutral-colored thread.