Meryl Ann Butler operated her own art school for 10 years before being bitten by the quilt bug in 1982. She has taught at quilt shops and at various quilting events since 1986 including the Houston International Quilt Festival. Her work has been in books and magazines including Fons and Porter's Joy of Quilting, Quilt magazine, Living Crafts and more. She is a five-time Fairfield/Bernina Fashion Show Designer. She is also the author of the original 90-Minute Quilts.