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Kim Brinsfield I have been a machine quilter for 12 years. I have made, and continue to make, quilts for a number of MLB (Major League Baseball) players... BJ and Justin Upton, Michael Cuddyer, and their families, that live in the area. I even had one quilt mentioned in a USA Today Sports Edition article by reporter, Seth Livingstone.
Custom orders are always welcomed. Contact me with any questions.
I work in my sewing room, about 8-10 hours a day, and at night I do my handwork (bindings, wool-work, hand piecing, or cross-stitch).
Her Shop Name VaBeachQuilter Her Shop Url vabeachquilter.etsy.com
-Where are you originally from?
Virginia Beach, VA
-How did you choose the lovely name for your Etsy Shop?
It was a no-brainer really...LOLVirginia Beach ... Quilter
VaBeachQuilter
-How did you find Etsy? How long have you been selling on Etsy?
I saw a segment on CNN in Jan 2009 and thought I'd give it a try. Been selling there ever since.
-How would you describe your style? Have any other artists etc influenced your style?
I specialize in items/gifts predominately under $15.
With the economy the way that it is, it's nice to be able to offer high quality, handmade items, at a reasonable price and be able to offer free shipping, too.
With the economy the way that it is, it's nice to be able to offer high quality, handmade items, at a reasonable price and be able to offer free shipping, too.
- How did you first come to art and creativity? How did your journey in art and creativity begin?
I started out cross-stitching and ventured into quilting with the idea of making cross-stitch blocks into quilts.
Never got that far...started making quilts, then teaching, and have never looked back.
Since quilts are a luxury item, I decided to focus my shop on much more affordable, practical (and still be unique) items.
Never got that far...started making quilts, then teaching, and have never looked back.
Since quilts are a luxury item, I decided to focus my shop on much more affordable, practical (and still be unique) items.
-How long have you been creating?
I started cross-stitching when I was 18.
I started quilting 12 years ago (at 29).
I started quilting 12 years ago (at 29).
-What is it that you love so much?
I LOVE making rag quilts. Those are my favorite type of quilt to make.
-What are your main sources of inspiration?
I try to find things that people would be interested in, especially things that I can make and keep the cost down.
-Have you had any mentors, or are you self taught?
I am a self taught quilter.
-Do you sell more at one time of year than others?
My busiest time of the year is between October and February.
-What is one thing about your creative process that you think most people don't know?
That I'm very OCD about my stitches.
-How has life affected your art and art affected your life?
It is all consuming! I do a bunch of large craft shows, throughout the year, and now it's a full time job.
I sew, a good, 8 - 10 hours a day.
I sew, a good, 8 - 10 hours a day.
-Do you have a favorite item you have made?
Yes. All the traditional quilts that I have for sale, were made specifically for me or for classes that I had taught.
My absolute favorite quilt is my "Grandmother's Flower Garden". It took me a year and a half to sew the center by hand.
My absolute favorite quilt is my "Grandmother's Flower Garden". It took me a year and a half to sew the center by hand.
-What is the best reaction you have gotten from one of your pieces?
I had a quilt that I made for Yvonne Upton mentioned in an article in USA Today - Sports Edition.
She has 2 sons that play in the MLB. Justin plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks and BJ plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The quilt that she had commissioned featured both sons teams. I appliqued both team logos and their names, with her's, for the quilt top.
She has 2 sons that play in the MLB. Justin plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks and BJ plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The quilt that she had commissioned featured both sons teams. I appliqued both team logos and their names, with her's, for the quilt top.
Something else who you want to tell us about you ?
I LOVE to read and LOVE RPG games for the Xbox.
-Your message for all of us?
We are our are best promoters!
We do it all and to be successful, you have to do it every day and a couple of times a day.
We do it all and to be successful, you have to do it every day and a couple of times a day.
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