About Ann

Ann Hill was born in the small town of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands.

She now lives in the small rural village of Mouswald, just outside Dumfries in southwest Scotland – famous as the home of  the poet Robert Burns who wrote ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and ‘My love is like a red, red rose’ amongst others.

Ann picked up a love of quilting from her grandmother’s quilts.

For many years Ann worked as a Chief Executive in the world of Education, wrote books, brought up her four children and enjoyed  travelling with her husband David.

Through these travels she picks up not only ideas but also fabrics from everywhere she visits around the world.

Ann has created her own range of quilting designs and patterns.

She is currently Quilter in Residence at Alzheimer Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where she works with people with dementia and their families.   Her "Yes we can – together" exhibition of 65 quilts is currently on show at Hampden Park International Football Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ann also teaches quilting throughout the year, mostly in Dumfries.