Alexia Marcelle Abegg was born in Folsom, California, on the day Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington - May 18, 1980. She has been inspired by her mother's and father's creativity and dedication to art throughout her life.

An award-winning designer, artist, and writer, Alexia has always been fascinated with the art of sewing. She studied fashion and fine arts in college.

After trying her hand at photography, production, acting, costuming, hair and makeup for film and television, fashion design, and custom sewing, she found her home in creating fine art quilts and sewing patterns while living in Brooklyn, New York. She later worked for esteemed designer Anna Maria Horner in Nashville, Tennessee, which cemented her love for the sewing and quilting world.

Alexia and her artist husband, Rob Bancroft, live in Nashville with their two dogs. She currently divides her time among creating patterns for their company, Green Bee Design and Patterns; teaching; making art; and writing.