Wendi Gratz

My name is Wendi Gratz. I spent over twenty years working in the children’s book industry and the experience has left its mark on me – all my favorite artists are children’s book illustrators, I believe people are basically good, and I can’t abide beige.

Now I live in the mountains of North Carolina where I spend my time designing sewing, quilting and embroidery patterns especially for beginners. I’m on a mission to teach people that anyone can sew! Or quilt! Or embroider! Really! (No – really! I mean it!)

All my patterns are designed especially for beginners, with links to videos teaching you every skill you’ll need to complete the project. You can start anywhere and jump right in!

Visit me at www.shinyhappyworld.com

Want to know even more about me? Here’s my Shiny Happy Creed. . .

I believe color and whimsy are not just for little people.

I believe your hair should be any color you want it to be.

I believe in eating dessert every day. No exceptions.

I believe toys made for babies should be machine washable.

I believe in hammocks.

I believe you can make it yourself.

I believe you can never have too many books.

I believe in playing with your food. Also your clothes, your toys. your jewelry, and your friends.

I believe that purple goes with everything.

I believe children’s books aren’t just for children.

I believe we all need hugs. . . lots of hugs.

I believe in doodling.

I believe in a Shiny Happy World.