Biography

Lauren Klementz-Harte

Textile Artist

Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)- Juried Artist Member

Trained in drawing and illustration, Lauren began a career in graphic design and editorial illustration which eventually led to work in children’s publishing and the educational market.

Quilting was a “creative outlet,” providing balance to the professional demand of making art to others’ specifications. The early experience of relying on life-long sewing skills to navigate construction of traditional patterns gave her a deep appreciation for the rich heritage of quilting. On the other hand, the interest in exploring unfamiliar techniques and a desire to apply her own design and compositional sensitivities have led her to embrace the modern aesthetic.

In 2018, Lauren launched her blog, creativelifesampler.blogspot.com, to share her enthusiasm for individual artistic expression and the creative process. Here you’ll find examples of creativity in every day life, documentation of travels, reactions to quotes and insights on creativity, and highlights of Lauren’s own creative journey.

Juried Shows:

42nd Annual New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, Colorado (June 26 – August 28, 2026)

Art Quilt Elements, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (March 23 – April 25, 2026)

Q=A=Q Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn NY

2025, (October 25, 2025 -January 4, 2026)
2024 (November 2, 2024 – January 5, 2025)
2023 (October 28, 2023 – January 7, 2024)

QuiltCon, Modern Quilt Guild

2026, (Raleigh, NC, February 19 – 22, 2026)
2025, (Phoenix AZ, February 20 – 23, 2025)
2024, (Raleigh, NC,February 22 – 25, 2024)
2023 (Atlanta, GA, February 23 – 26, 2023)
2022 (Phoenix, AZ, February 16 – 20, 2022)

Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) special exhibit, “New Pieces,” Road to California 2025

Awards:

Best Hand Quilting– QuiltCon 2026, Sponsor: Wonderfil Specialty Threads, Modern Quilt Guild, Raleigh, North Carolina (February, 2026)

Best in Show– Quilts=Art=Quilts 2025, Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn New York (October – January, 2026)

Second place, Handwork category- QuiltCon 2024, Modern Quilt Guild, Raleigh, North Carolina (February, 2024)

Press:

Create Whimsy, Modern Quilt Spotlight– April 2024 https://createwhimsy.com/projects/spotlight-lauren-klementz-harte-modern-quilt-artist/

Patchwork Professional (German edition, pgs 28-33)- June 2024

Q=A=Q 2025 (Schweinfurth Art Center, NY) Artists’ Talk – October 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-eYbM5Ja64

@Carolina_Oneto, Quilters’ Spotlight on Instagram– December 19, 2025