Kelly Young is a quilt designer, author, and teacher living near Memphis, Tennessee. A former elementaryschool teacher of 15 years, Kelly now shares her love of quilting through books, patterns, and workshopsthat make learning new techniques approachable and fun. She specializes in colorful, scrappy quilts andbelieves quilting should be joyful, not intimidating. When she's not behind a sewing machine, Kelly enjoyslife as a busy wife and mom. Her warmth, clear instruction, and creative flair have made her a trustedvoice in the quilting community-and a favorite among quilters who love to play with color.?