early life and background dorris jane mcmanis was born on january 4, 1948, in keokuk, iowa, united states. this american quilter and textile artist is renowned for her use of vibrant colors and whimsical designs, which have captivated the hearts of many art enthusiasts. artistic career and achievements in 2007, dorris jane mcmanis challenged herself to create a 12" x 12" quilt each week, resulting in over 50 quilts in a year. this rema…