Mary Anne Fontana - Thread Painting

As a self-taught artist, my creative journey began at age eight, inspired by a family of quilters, painters, and Ukrainian egg decorators. Everyday sparks new ideas—whether I’m strolling with my dog Sammy, traveling, or just noticing details at home, I draw on these moments for my art. I love transforming vacation photos into vibrant pictorial quilts, earning several blue ribbons for my innovative work at national shows. Find my patterns and creations in American Quilter and Love of Quilting publications, Etsy, or follow along on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering with my local QOV® group and designing fresh quilt patterns to share my passion with others.