Priscilla Kibbee ~ Wolcott, NY

Priscilla is a well-known national and international quilt and wearables teacher. During her travels she has taught quilting to school children in Nepal. Seminole Patchwork to dressmakers in Thailand, and wearable art to quilters in Turkey.When she returns home she loves to incorporate all her treasures from exotic foreign markets into her classes and clothing. Among her career highlights she has received Best of Show at the Wearable Art Festival in Santa Fe and been included in four Bernina and Fairfield Fashion Shows. A wearable artist since the 1970s, her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Belle Armoire, Notions, Quilt, and Quilter’s Newsletter. Her clothes have also been featured in fashion shows in numerous other venues, including the Patchwork & Quilt Expo in France, the Quilters Heritage Celebration in Lancaster, Pa., and the Sew/Quilt Embroidery Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY. Aside from outfits for shows, she likes to design art to wear which is truly wearable.“When people approach you and remark on what you are wearing wonderful connections begin to occur.That is one of the enjoyable side effects of wearing your art.”