Biography:

Diane Leclair is a National Quilting Association Certified Judge.

De is a self-taught applique artist who has been crafting quilts since 1981. Her quilts feature the colors of nature and showcase her love for appliqué. Her work has appeared and won awards at local, regional and national shows including six Best of Show Awards and five Viewer's Choice Awards. She is the recipient of the distinguished Masterpiece Quilt Award given by The National Quilting Association for Coeur du Vigne in June 2006.

De obtained her Judging Certification by the National Quilting Association in 2002. De was qualified to judge masterpiece quilts in 2005. De was selected as one of the three judges for the National Quilting Association Annual Show for June 2007.

De is also an Operating Room Nurse at St Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in Orthopedics. Her interests include quilting, gardening and sports. She is married and a mother of two "Aggies", Christopher and Mathieu. Diane "De" Leclair formerly of Lewiston, Maine, now resides in San Antonio, Texas with her family.

Personal Statement:

Judging is a natural extension of what I enjoy doing within my own guild. I believe it is important to encourage and promote growth in quilting at all levels. I am continually amazed at the creativity displayed by quilters in their art. Most of all I love the art of quilting and the closeness it fosters in all of us.

Judging is a serious process for me. I feel each quilt maker works long and hard on their piece, and it deserves my full attention. The judge's written critique is an important learning tool for the entrant, and it is my opportunity to convey to the maker what they have successfully accomplished and areas which require attention. I anticipate and will be looking for excellence in workmanship which supports the design expressions of the quilt maker. I love every aspect of quilting, and I am continually amazed at the innovative ways quilters construct and express their design ideas.

I am so lucky to have wonderful supportive Hubby & family!