Lori Lee Triplett, Business Manager for Quilt and Textile Collections, has successfully combined a variety of passions, including research, writing, and performing, into the quilt world. As a lecturer and instructor she brings her experience from stage, screen, and radio to make the presentations fun yet educational. Depending on which program she is performing, you may meet one of her guests from abroad, sing along with a song, or even participate in solving a mystery. She enjoys presenting at local quilt guilds, but also presents at national conferences and has made appearances internationally. As an award-winning writer, Lori has written more than fourteen books and numerous magazine articles. Her most recent book, Indigo Quilts, which was written with her sister, covers the history of indigo from Africa to America. Additionally, the book includes detailed photos of African textiles and antique quilts from the Poos Collection, as well as five projects. Indigo Quilts received the Lucy Hilty Research Grant and the Meredith Scholar Award.