- born in 1954 in Stuttgart, Germany
- the family has an interest in art and music; her grandmother was an art embroidress and mother Ruth Kübler is a multi-talented artist: painting, photography and water studies
- until 1972 Rudolf Steiner School, Stuttgart
- since 1964 piano lessons
- sews her own clothes on her first sewing machine at 13 years old
- 1973-1983 work experience as a nurse, mostly on surgical intensive care
- since 1980 harp study with Eva Bredl, Diana de Vries, Ilone Mast, performances for small audiences
- 1983 married with Dirkjan van Schaardenburg, moved to The Netherlands
- Son and daughter born in 1985 and 1988
- 1997-2006 drawing and painting lessons by Wemmeke Strating, Ingrid & Dieter Schubert
- 2002 Patchwork & Quilting beginner’s course
- Since 2003 participation at Quilt exhibitions and competitions in Europe, The United States of America and Australia, where she has won several awards
- 2006-2008 advanced course “Quilting Special 6” by Stichting Kunstfactor Utrecht & Dutch Quilter’s Guild
- Workshops with: Els van Baarle, Jette Clover, Wil Fritsma, Marjon Hoftijzer,
Cherilyn Martin, Joen Wolfrom - work was published in magazines such as Quiltnieuws/Netherlands, Quiltmania/France, Patchwork & Quiltjournal/Germany, Down Under Quilts Annual/Australia, Popular Patchwork/United Kingdom
- Since 2008 member of internet textile art groups:
Artfor12 http://artfor12.wordpress.com/
De-Uitdaging http://de-uitdaging.blogspot.com
In 2002, I discovered with great joy how to work and experiment with textile, especially patchwork and quilting in the traditional manner. Soon my work became more personal and I made textile artworks, wall hangings, artquilts, each with its own story. They are inspired by the universe, the world, nature, human beings and animals in all their beauty, diversity and wonderful richness of colours.
I draw and paint with textile paint, needle and thread, preferably on and with silk, cotton, organza, tulle, sometimes even with metallic, synthetic or plastic material. I work less by hand, but more with free-motion embroidery and quilting on the sewing machine.
The themes I use are either given by the themes of the International Competitions or influenced by my personal life theme: the meaning of life, and how special it is to live here on earth.
I show this, sometimes playfully, with a spark of humour and lots of colour.
The following citations express my wish:
“The calling of an artist: to send light into the depth of the human heart”
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) German composer
“All of art is dedicated to joy and there is no higher and no more serious task, than to bring delight to people’s hearts”
Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) German poet
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Open European Quilt Championships Veldhoven/NL
Nautilus – Best of Show Click -
Fololo – Creatief voor Congo Veldhoven/NL
dress - 2de prijs Click
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European Patchwork Meeting Ste Marie-aux-Mines/F
Contest "Colours of a country"
Nigeria - Grand Prix du Carrefour & Prix Aurifil Click
2008
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Open European Quilt Championships Veldhoven/NL
Longing for Paradise - Trophy for Color & Judge’s Choice Click -
Patchwork & Quiltdagen Rijswijk/NL
Champagne - Best of Show Click -
International Quilting Challenge Bunbury/AUS
Buzz off, mate! - Highly Commended Award Click
2007
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European Quilt Championships Waalre/NL
Contrast - 2nd Prize Advanced Click -
International Quilting Challenge Bunbury/AUS
Metamorphosis - 1st Prize Click
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European Quilt Championships Waalre/NL
Time for something new - 2nd Prize Novice Click
2010
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Patchwork & Quiltdagen Rijswijk
2008
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Library Terneuzen
Group exibitions (highlights)
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Open European Quilt Championships "Rhythm" Veldhoven/NL Click
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Fololo – Creatief voor Congo Veldhoven/NL
jurkje, Kleidchen, dress - 2de prijs Click
2009
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European Patchwork Meeting “Colors of a Country” –
Touring Exhibition 2009-2010 - Ste Marie-aux-Mines/F -
Messe für Textile Kunst und Handarbeit NADEL & FADEN - Osnabrück/D
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Festival of Quilts - Birmingham/UK
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Inspirations by Hungarian Blue-Dyed Textiles – Touring Exhibition - Pápa/HU
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International Quilting Challenge “piece of paradise” - Bunbury/AUS Click
2008
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Jeux d’étoffes “Liberté” - Aniane/F Click
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International Quilt Study Center & Museum “Crafting a better Planet” –
Lincoln Nebraska/USA Click -
International Quilting Challenge “Take flight” - Bunbury/AUS Click
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Open European Quilt Championships “Paradise” – Veldhoven/NL Click
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Couleur Fil “Regards sur Venice” – Tournai/B
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Patchwork & Quiltdagen “Feest” – Rijswijk/NL
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Museum TwentseWelle “Landt & van Marle” – Enschede/NL
2007
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Expositie Stofmeid Borger/NL
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2. Main-Quiltfestival “Die Farben Afrikas“ – Aschaffenburg/D
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European Quilt Association “My country” -Touring Exhibition 2007-2009
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DAI Deutsch-Afghanische Initiative „Fäden verbinden Frauen“ Touring Exhibition 2007-2008
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European Quilt Championships “Memories” – Waalre/NL Click
2006
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European Quilt Association Kofferquilt Project “Hot & cold” Touring Exhibition 2006-2009
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International Quilting Challenge “Colour my world” - Bunbury/AUS Click
2005
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Textielfestival “Groeten met wereldstoffen” – Breda/NL
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Dimostra Concorso “Giochi di neve” - Olympic Games Torino 2006 - Touring Exhibition 2005-2006 - Torino/I
2003
- European Quilt Championships – Waalre/NL Click
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