Cathy Perlmutter is a quilter, designer, writer, and teacher with a zest for spreading the joy of quilting. She aims for everyone who uses her books and patterns to have as much fun as she does. “Quilting is a delightful gateway to art-making,” she says. “It should be a joyful, soul-satisfying experience. I’m a firm believer that improvisation brings even more joy. Some of the best moments in my quilts have been happy accidents, but you can set the stage for serendipity and be ready to embrace it when it occurs!”