In the studio with Leslie Edwards
Growing up in the USA, Leslie began her stitching journey at the very young age of eight when her mother taught her embroidery. “At 10, she sent me to a sewing class in the summer to learn how to make clothing. Both embroidery and sewing clothes became an important part of my life, until I discovered quilting. When I look back on it now, I see that mum made us learn to sew so that she didn’t have to make our clothes!” recalls Leslie.
A trip through East Africa as a young woman is what kindled an interest in quilting for Leslie; she had never tried the craft previously. This trip saw her stay in Africa until her funds ran out after nearly five-and-a-half months. The journey really ignited her passion for African history, culture — and fabric — and she is still passionate about those things today.
