Laurel Ryan

Laurel is a modern hand quilter with over 15 years of experience, she brings a fresh perspective to a timeless craft. Known for her bold use of color and clean, contemporary design, she creates quilts that are both visually striking and deeply personal. Every stitch is done by hand — a deliberate, meditative process that honors the art’s slow roots while embracing modern aesthetics.

Based in the desert of central Washington, she shares her life with her small family and a lively mix of animals who keep her company in the studio. Surrounded by the mountains and shifting skies, she draws daily inspiration from the natural world, letting it influence her palettes and patterns.

Her work celebrates texture, intention, and the beauty of imperfection — with each quilt telling a unique story, one hand-stitched line at a time.

Classes:
2011C Beginner Hand Sewing: English Paper Piecing
3018C Sewing Beyond Straight Lines: Mastering Curves & Unusual Shapes
4012C Sewing in Three Dimensions: Building Soft Forms by Hand
5010C Hand Sewing Curves and Odd Shapes
6010C Beginner Hand Sewing EPP - Easy Curves