I am Kelly Korman, proud owner and quilter of Blue Heron Quilts.

I began quilting in 2021, during the pandemic, inspired to learn how to sew. I had been knitting for almost 20 years and was ready to learn a new skill that seemed to have endless possibilities and practicalities. I made my first little quilt for my cats, watched them curl up in complete bliss, and the rest is history. Whether it’s a cold pack filled with rice and lavender to soothe a headache, a quilt to welcome a new baby, or a simple wholecloth quilt for a friend’s birthday, watching those I love use and enjoy the items I sew for them is incredibly fulfilling. A quilt coming together in all of its iterations and elements gives me a true feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Sewing binding by hand puts me in a state of complete zen.

Quilting is a passion project for me. I work full-time as an organic farm and livestock certification specialist, and it is through my work in agriculture that I have come to deeply appreciate materials derived from Earth, especially natural dyes. I work with bits of cotton, linen, hemp and silk from diverse sources, whether it be scraps from fellow quilters, old clothing, or artfully hand-dyed cotton from independent dyers. Friends often ask me how I have time to create these pieces, and the honest truth is that I simply can’t not do it. Each and every day, I wake up inspired by the materials around me to use my hands and create, even something as small as a quilted keychain or desk coaster.

The quilts I create are inspired by all sorts of things - the natural Florida flora and fauna around me, the way the light glimmers on water, my parents’ bougainvillea, even traditional quilt blocks. I do not consider myself a modern quilter nor a traditional quilter, but rather a quilter inspired by color and texture, history and the present, open to possibilities. I also repurpose vintage cutter quilts into usable items and enjoy giving them new life.

This website is intended to share my work and is an invitation to collaborate if you’d like a one-of-a-kind custom quilt that we envision together. Thank you for visiting.