I've enjoyed creative pursuits since early childhood, thanks to my cheerful and industrious mother, Rosy, who taught me embroidery, sewing, crocheting, and basic culinary skills. After marriage to John Bauer (October 1985), my interests expanded to include greater culinary endeavors, hospitality, home decorating, floral arranging, tole painting, childrearing and eventually cardmaking. In 2001 I discovered this versatile, intricate, relaxing art. Simple cards for personal use soon blossomed into more complex designs and keepsakes for wedding and baby gifts. After much encouragement to market these items, Gem State Quilling was begun.
Located in the beautiful state of Idaho--known as the Gem State--it began as a family endeavor. My children helped whenever possible and shared in the excitement of new orders and designs. But kids have a way of growing. My quilling assistants discovered other interests--all but Sarah(8), who grew up sampling quilling paper bits and fingering 'mama's pretties' and still shows a fascination with those colorful little strips. I just might make a quiller out of her yet!
We home educate four of our five children, ages 18 to 4. (The oldest is a sophomore at UI). It pushes my resources to the limit, but when the schedule allows, I offer quilling classes in Moscow, Idaho, and nearby Pullman, Washington.
In fact, September 2007 launches a new adventure - a local Quilling Club! (You can find more info here ).
I would be delighted to discuss any aspect of my art or the creation of a customized gift.
Contact me at Gem State Quilling
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Quilling was known as 'paper filigree' in Europe. The term 'quilling' was most likely coined in the American colonies. -GSQ
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Quilling Tips:
Wrinkled quilling paper can be held over a steaming pot and straightened by running through fingers, then hung up to dry. Store paper by hanging on a peg board (or a cork board on T-pins) to miminize this problem or keep coiled in original bag and store carefully in a drawer or storage container. - GSQ
