Leesa Chandler lives on a small farm in Victoria, Australia with her husband Rob, where they run their retail store, Chandlers Cottage, as well as Leesa’s design studio, The Textile Pantry.

Leesa  has been designing fabrics for over 15 years and focuses on designs and colors with a cultural influence, including her beloved Australian flora which are featured in her first Batik collection, Sunburnt Country.

She also enjoys designing patterns for those just starting their patchwork journey, to advanced applique designs, and loves following this up with workshops and talks  about designing fabrics and quilting in Australia.