The Wyoming lawyer believes he must have absorbed some sewing skills from his mother as a young child. He would watch her as she sewed. So when Harris took his wife’s sewing machine out, using it came naturally.
He uses his imagination — and a bit of recycled denim fabric — to design every quilt he sews. Though professional quilters might find some of his techniques disturbing, Harris does well enough, ironing his seams while piecing his designs together and using the sewing machine quite capably.
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Because Harris quilts as a passion and a hobby, it’s hard for him to estimate how long it takes for him to complete one. He recently began making baby quilts to give as gifts to friends expecting new additions to their families. To make one such “miniature” quilt, he estimates that it takes about one month to complete. He doesn’t dedicate or focus his time on the task. He only quilts in the evenings and nights, when Harris doesn’t have any other commitments.
Harris will soon showcase three of his quilts at a show that pairs traditional quilts with contemporary art on canvas.
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