After studying textile design and printing, Ann took up patchwork and quilting to further her love of colour and pattern. Since then, a spare bedroom has doubled up as a workroom, and cupboards have been increasingly filled with her work.

She has sold quilts to Sweden and Canada and exhibits frequently round the local area at Tatton Park, other local venues and at Wirksworth Festival which this year is on 12th - 13th September.

She is an enthusiastic member of the Guild.

Ann does not work on commission, although she often has a goodly range of quilts from which to select.

She lives at Mow Cop and can be reached by telephoning 01782 515942 and her email address is a.brookesmith@sky.com