Biographical
Information
Ricky
Tims has successfully blended two diverse passions into one very
unique and interesting career. His skills as a pianist, composer
and producer have been evident by the thousands who have heard
his music. His success as a quilter is equally significant. He
is known in the international world of quilting as an enthusiastic
and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, and a talented
and spellbinding speaker. His innovative and entertaining presentations,
feature live music and humor combined with scholarly insights and
wisdom. His quilts have been displayed worldwide, and are highly
regarded as excellent examples of contemporary quilts with traditional
appeal.
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An
Interview
Ricky
Tims – Texan, Musician, Quilter
By Rebecca Collins, North Wales
Reprinted with permission
So reads this man’s business
card. Texan: For anyone
who IS, this is a very proud boast indeed. They will be very quick to tell
you, "Anyone can become an American, but you have to be born a Texan!" Musician: From
a very early age Ricky knew that music was to be his life. He recorded
his first album at the tender age of five. At university he trained in
concert piano performance and the composition of music. He had the great
misfortune to have all his university compositions scattered by the wind of a
F5 tornado as it swept through his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas taking with
it his and 5000 other family homes. Music continues to be his first love
and fortunately for the quilting world he has chosen to combine his composition
and performing of music with his quilting activities. Quilter: A
close bond with one of his grandmothers ultimately led him into the world of
quilting but more about that later when he tells you himself how he became a
quilter.
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