Houston Strong: Bound Together by Shared Experiences

by Tina Curtis

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Our guild began the 2020 QuiltCon Community Outreach Challenge by putting together a committee and voting on designs. One thing that rang true throughout the process: we wanted to create a quilt to represent Houston. Houston has survived Hurricane Harvey, the Astros have won the World Series and several American League titles—we wanted to highlight the ups and downs that represent and make Houston iconic.

Read how the Houston MQG came together to make a Community Outreach Quilt for QuiltCon 2020.

About the Contributor

Tina developed an interest in sewing at seven when she began learning to sew by making quilts with her grandmother in their home state of South Carolina. Since then, Tina’s family and career have taken her all over the country; however, one thing she’s always kept with her is a passion for being a heartfelt maker.  She is driven by a desire to connect and share her designs with others. The most rewarding product of her sewing is to give makers tips, tricks, and most importantly the confidence to know they can create beautiful things. Some of Tina’s favorite projects include experimenting with vibrant colors, mixing print and solid fabrics, and unique techniques like trapunto. As a maker, Tina has been featured in blogs, magazines, and even a ribbon winner at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Tina currently creates at her home in Texas with her husband, Cameron, and constantly smiling four-legged friend, Shannon.