I began sewing at the age of 8 and have always loved to create my own projects. My
Mom and Dad taught me to use my hands. Throughout my childhood, my parents let me
explore all areas of creativity. I learned how to sew, embroider, crochet, knit, macrame’,
tool leather, tie flies for fishing, draw, use a potters wheel, made jewelry, did beading
painting, and even did some woodworking. They pretty much encouraged me to try
everything. Some things I did well, a lot of other things, not so well, but thank you to my
parents for letting me try it! It always seemed that whatever I tried or did, I always came
back to fabric!
I have always loved the thrill of figuring out how to do something easier or faster or
different to make it fit my own needs and personality. I LOVE to applique’ as well as
piece. Playing with color and touching the fabrics has always been fun for me and I feel a
great sense of satisfaction creating quilts and items from my favorite medium. There is
just something about fabric that makes me happy!
In 2006 I started my pattern company called Under the Garden Moon. I love to share what I create, and hope someone learns
something whenever they make one of my patterns. I have grown over the years and
feel like I learned to not be afraid to try something new or scary.
A new division of my pattern line is ThreaDoodlydoos. These patterns incorporate hand
embroidery, mixing of textiles and fun embellishing.
I have 8 children (haha – 4 of them married my kids), 16 grandchildren and I have
been married to my cute and supportive hubby for 38 years.
Amy McClellan – Under the Garden Moon – American Quilting
