Bio
Sandra Lee Chandler is a textile artist, sustainable fashion educator, and quilt lecturer based in Nashville, TN. She has taught fiber arts, garment construction, and quilting for over 30 years at community colleges and internationally recognized conferences including QuiltCon, Road to California, Quilt Canada, and The Festival of Quilts in England. Sandra’s workshops blend heritage storytelling, repurposed textiles, and hands-on skill building, inspiring makers of all levels. Her work has been featured in exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe and on shows like The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts. A fun fact—Sandra once taught in England at The Festival of Quilts and brought her signature denim quilt art overseas!

Statement
At Sandra Lee Design, I believe we already have everything we need to create meaningful art. My work is rooted in the belief that creativity, sustainability, and cultural storytelling are powerful tools for personal expression and community connection. I help creative and culturally conscious makers especially people of minorities reclaim forgotten materials and transform them into wearable art and quilts that honor heritage and tell a story. Through hands-on workshops, soulful instruction, and sustainable design, I guide others to trust their voice, build practical skills, and embrace the beauty of what’s already around them. My goal is to turn creative silence into joyful making because making art isn’t just about materials, it’s about reclaiming your narrative.