Spotlight on Virginia Quilters - Kathleen Decker

Virginia Dreams: Fiber Art and Poetry

Born in Illinois, Kathleen Decker lived in several parts of the United States before settling in Virginia in 2007. A retired psychiatrist and scientist, she has made traditional quilts since the 1990s and began creating art quilts in 2018. Her work has traveled across the country and abroad, appeared in books, and become part of both private collections and public installations. Decker often pairs her quilts with her own poems. She aims to show the beauty of nature and the movement of life in every piece.

Kathleen will be at the museum on Saturday, February 7 for a Meet the Artist Afternoon.

The Virginia Quilt Museum is honored to introduce our newest series of exhibits as we share the work of outstanding quilters from across our great commonwealth, "Spotlight on Virginia Quilters." Throughout 2026, we will feature three different quilters who have worked quietly behind the scenes perfecting their craft, sharing their expertise, and supporting their local communities. These artists may never have won national awards or taught on the big stages, but they are the backbone of our quilting communities. These small exhibitions will feature 4-8 works from the artist and be on display for 7-8 weeks.

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