Ruth is a trained Home Economics and Clothing (Textile) teacher and has tutored Patchwork and Quilting for well over 13 years. She has won 22 awards to date and one quilt has been on display in the USA. Ruth belongs to the Canterbury Patchwork and Quilting Guild and has designed 30 of her own patterns which are for sale in shops around New Zealand. Learner’s can purchase some of these patterns if they wish.