Kathie Ratcliffe
Quilting 
Kathie’s passion for traditional 19th c. American pieced quilts is reflected her
authentic miniature quilts. Each signed original is inspired by an actual
historic quilt or by a documented 19th c. pattern.A quilter of large and small pieces for over 30 years, Kathie has adapted her skills to miniature scale with precision and delight. In capturing the essence of specific historic quilts, consideration is given to the style and scale of printed cotton fabrics and to authentic color combinations. The resulting quilts are accurate in design, regional styles, and fabric trends of the most dynamic century in quilt history. Traditional construction techniques are used throughout. Finished quilts are framed in hand-grained frames.
The vibrant colors and graphic design that made the originals so exceptional preserve the finest of traditional quilt art. Kathie’s miniature quilts are rated museum quality, and selected for private collections and for the Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts.
From Route 7 bypass, exit onto Route
9. At first traffic light, turn right onto Clarkes
Gap Road (Route 662). Three miles to Waterford, take
first left onto Factory Street, which becomes Second
Street at the sharp curve. Third house on left after
the Second Street Schoolhouse. Studio is on 2nd
floor of detached garage behind house.