About the Artist

My name is Patti Reen. I live with my husband in beautiful Holland, Michigan. I have three delightful daughters, who are my pride and joy.

After many years as a custom drapery seamstress and then an interior house painter, among other distractions, I launched myself into a nursing career. Now that I’m mostly retired, I’ve immersed myself in making textile art.

Since my grandmother taught me knitting and embroidery at age 8, I’ve kept my hands busy doing some kind of fiber art and passed on the love of making things by hand to my girls. Quilting came in my 20s, followed by primitive rug hooking in my 30s. A lucky find while browsing in my favorite bookstore led me to discover Punch Needle Embroidery in my 40s, which I am now continuing to explore.

Most recently, my work has been shown at the Capizzo Gallery in Saugatuck, Michigan, and the SDAG Members Show in July 2024. I am a Saugatuck Douglas Art Club member and belong to the Lakeshore Fiber Arts Guild.