From an early age Margrit had a desire to express herself artistically. She worked in a number of different mediums, but couldn't find the right means of expression. About 30 years ago she finally found her artistic voice -- in quilting. Once she found that voice she began to read and learn everything she could about her new passion. It wasn't long until others started asking for her assistance. With a college background in Education and Communications, sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with others was a natural step.

Margrit now has over twenty years of experience in instruction and lecturing on the art of quilt making. Margrit possesses an in-depth expertise in the preparation and presentation of programs, classes, and instructional materials. Margrit has worked with leading fabric manufacturers in the development of original quilts and patterns to showcase new fabric designs. This experience helps to make her patterns marketed through her company Cat Tail Design detailed and easy to follow.

Margrit brings an artist's eye and color sense to her fabric artistry and presentation. She has developed her skill in watercolor painting and often that perspective is reflected in the color and flow of her quilt designs. Margrit's sketching and drawing abilities also provide her with skills that transfer into the creation of fabric art.

As a former Curator of the Hoffman Challenge, and now the Quilting Events and Special Projects Director for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Margrit has been exposed to a wide array of fabric artists, viewing works from across the United States and internationally as well.

Margrit's experience has given her the perspective of a beginning quilter as well as the subtlety and complexity of the more experienced artist. Her first-hand knowledge of the fabric industry, from manufacture to use, brings a unique knowledge to her lectures and workshops.

Margrit and well-known mystery author Earlene Fowler are developing a book to be published by C & T. The book will have original quilts with matching scenes from previously untold stories from the lives of Benni and Gabe with an expected publication date of Fall 2004.

Margrit is a resident of Orange County, CA, where she lives with her husband, David and continues to teach, lecture, and design.