Annie Charles: Quilter Extraodinair

The Many Colors and Talents of Annie Charles     

       All artists are visionaries with the ability to see new ways of creating art.  Annie Charles is no exception as she uses her talent to create fabric art for family, friends and military veterans. She is an active member of the Grayson Country Quilters even though she has to drive from Montezuma Creek.

 "Annie has a glow! She brings sunshine wherever she goes and the reason is that she is always thinking about how she can help others.  She came to the craft classes at the Senior Center to get ideas for the Aneth Senior Center where she volunteers. She provides materials and instruction for classes there.She is an excellent seamstress and shares her talents and friendship. I love Annie!"  Gayle Shumway

   Sidney Christiansen, "I first met Annie in 2012 when she stopped by my booth at Blanding Farmer's Market.  I had some quilting items and she and I began talking about them and I invited her to join Grayson Country Quilters.  I remember the first time she showed a quilt she had made.  It was at a quilting retreat at Maughn's cabin.  In her quiet way, she did not want to show her quilt, but I encouraged her to do so.  What we all saw was a beautiful quilt with precision and quality work.  I was so impressed.   This was one of her first quilts and it was beautiful.  (No comparison to my first quilts!)"  

   Annie's talents as a seamstress and quilter has impressed me over the years.  She attempts and completes items that I would NEVER do.  Besides her beautiful quilts, Annie has made umbrellas, different types of purses, bags, backpacks and just recently stuffed animals.  Her work is of such a quality that mitems from her.  What more can I say?

   Over the years Annie has become a dear friend.  She is honest. She keeps her words.  She wants a better life for her children and grandchildren than the life she had.  Annie serves people in a quiet way.  She is very involved with the Aneth Senior Center and the VFW, because of her husband, Nelson, service with the National Guard.  This past year, Grayson Country Quilters has donated 20 quilts to the Aneth Senior Citizens at Annie's request.  She has graciously taken pictures of the quilts given to each of the recipients.  Recently a group of us have been sewing together and Annie has shared more of her life experiences with us.  I deeply admire and respect her and am pleased to call her a friend."  Sidney Christensen

Ribbon Skirt

      "I have known Annie for many years now. She’s been a devoted, mother and clever homemaker. She’s an exceptional, seamstress and quilter. She usually adapts or creates her own patterns. Her sewing is meticulous. It’s fun to spend time with Annie and learn about, her life. Her first marriage was an arranged marriage and her husband now is very supportive of her community involvement. She donates many of her quilts to the veterans of World War II and of course to family members."  Nancy Kimmerle

Annie even makes complicated umbrellas!