Kathy  started quilting by making quilts for her daughter Caitlin's American Girl dolls, which sparked an interest in history and led to the publication of American Doll Quilts in 2004.  She looks to antique quilts for inspiration in making her simple little quilts and hopes that her books make the past come alive and give quilters that connection with quilters from long ago. Kathy's  new book, Remembering Adelia, will be out in March 2009.

Before turning her hobby into a career, Kathy was an editor in the publishing industry for over 20 years. She lives in Deerfield, IL with her husband, two children and their Wheaten Terrier.