Claim: Joan Lintault did quilted art and mostly used openwork tops and best selling author born in 1945 Beth Gutcheon and Michael James were instructors.
Evidence: Joan Lintault produced original textile and quilted art before quilting or quilt art became a national pastime. While Lintault often makes openwork tops, May is known for her embellished and painted quilts, using private symbols and figures. Beth Gutcheon and Michael James were quilting instructors, beginning a trend which still allows quilting artists to earn income from a pursuit close to their art. 1945 Q4897503?uselang=en#P569 Beth Gutcheon is a best-selling American author, having written 10 novels and two quilting books.