Alex Anderson

Alexandra Sladky Anderson (born 1955) is an American quilter, television series host, and author. Anderson is the author of various quilting books, fabric lines, and developed an award winning magazine. Anderson is a former host of HGTV's Simply Quilts, which aired for 13 seasons. She has also hosted a web series and a podcast. Anderson has been called the "Queen of Quilting".

Personal life and early career When Anderson was a credit away from receiving an art degree from San Francisco State University, she finished a quilt that her grandmother started in the 1920s for her last class. Her art degree was for fiber and graphic design. She has a son and daughter in law, daughter and son in law, and four grandchildren. She taught quilting at two stores in California. Her first quilting studio was in a guest bedroom.

Career Originally, Anderson's quilt designs were only in works from other authors, including her first published quilt in the book Quilts, Quilts, Quilts, written by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. The publications gave her enough attention to start her own books. She hosted the podcast Quilt Connection every week. Anderson is the national spokeswoman for Bernina of America.

Accolades Anderson received two quilting awards named the Michael Kile Lifetime Achievement Award and the Silver Star Award. She has been called the "queen of quilting".