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Renée Fleuranges-Valdes
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Artist Statement
Hello and welcome!
Quilting is where my heart lives, and I’m thrilled to share my world with you.
Have a question or a thought? I’d love to hear from you—just drop me a note.
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Renée
quiltedartistry@gmail.com
I believe we are all stitched together by the threads of our experiences. For me, quilting has become both an unfolding and a homecoming—a way to give voice to the artist who patiently waited her turn.
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Guided by my global travels and a deep affection for lived stories, I use fabric and thread to express beauty, resilience, sorrow, and joy. Bold color and intricate quilting invite not just a glance, but a pause—to feel, to listen, to connect.
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Quilting is my prayer, my protest, my song. Through it, I share stories I never thought I’d tell—testaments to a life deeply felt. With each piece, I hope to bring a bit more meaning and beauty into the world—coloring your life, one quilt at a time.
About
I took my first quilting class in 1999 and was instantly hooked. What began with traditional techniques soon evolved into a deep love for fiber art—where color, texture, and meaning come together in expressive ways. Encouraged by local guilds and shops, I found my voice in art quilting, where storytelling and soul meet in every stitch.
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Quilting brings me joy—not just in the tactile beauty of fabric, but in the meditative rhythm of creating. As I work, I reflect on family, nature, and the layered experiences of life. Over time, my focus has shifted from simply making beautiful pieces to creating work that reveals who I am and what I feel. Each quilt is a quiet act of discovery—exploring identity, connection, and shared emotion.
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After a 38-year career in software, I now live a life of creative freedom—teaching, lecturing, and speaking, while traveling with my husband and cherishing time with our children and grandchildren. My work has been exhibited internationally, receiving many awards; featured in publications and in the news; and are held as part of museum permanent collections.
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Affiliations: Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA); EPIC Colorful Stitchers; The Return of the Bees Quilting Collective, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; LowCountry African American Giving Circle
Past Affiliations: Pelham Quilters; Northern Star Quilt Guild; FiberArts North East (FANE); Empire Quilters; HerHonor Mentoring
