DeAnne Appleton has been Sewing since she was 9 years old. She says, “They couldn’t keep fabric, needles, and thread away from me!” She constantly expands and refines her skills by taking challenging classes and attending professional conferences. A dress, jacket, and purse ensemble that she designed and made was accepted into the juried Wearable Art Exhibit at the 17th Annual Pacific International Quilt Festival in October 2008.