Laura Hopkins
Quilt Design
Biographical Info
“I’ve finally come to the end of the tunnel. It has been a fascinating adventure but I don’t think I would do it again”. Over two decades ago, Laura Hopkins found herself in a very unique predicament. “I had to leave the world of engineering and become an artist.” Laura found herself immersed in a journey that allowed her, as an engineer, to define new territory in mathematics. “Over the years, it became clear that this was a journey my right brain would have to take the lead on; the left would just have to sit back and hope that eventually everything would work out”. In 2006, Laura established her textile arts studio called The Sable Sabot. “I needed a place to study design (architecture) and construction (engineering). I knew I was stuck somewhere between them.” Her groundbreaking work was achieved in a piece called Athena-Pallas; Her Father’s Daughter, a six year journey. “Creating that quilt was like pulling the cork off a bottle of champagne. There was a lot of pressure behind it.” Laura’s Journey through the Athena Series collection is an extraordinary example of creativity, initiative and a pioneering female spirit.