Kate Owen

Kate Owen is a patchwork and quilting designer, creating beautiful heirloom quilts and more recently sewing kits for those who want to create their own piece at home. Kate grew up in Colorado, USA before moving to London to study textile design. Her pieces draw on early American folk traditions and focus on quilting and patchwork, evoking the 'patchwork' of her identity through bespoke handmade pieces.

The origins of patchwork being used to recycle off-cuts of fabric reflects a particular focus on sustainability in Kate's work, and her career as a fabric buyer has given her a keen awareness of the potential for creative use of excess materials.