I found a box of quilt squares when I was about eight that my grandmother had stashed away. I learned that she had been a quilter but unfortunately, I never knew her because she died when I was two. I was convinced that I would make a quilt with those squares and attempted to sew them together by hand. My step-grandfather saw me struggling, and he quietly showed me how to stitch right-sides-together with consistent seam allowances. I thought he was a genius. What a happy memory that is!
I officially learned how to sew a couple of years later from my mom and Girl Scout leader. I must have had a knack for sewing because I was the only scout that my leader allowed to sew on her magnificent new machine. I made my own clothes and sewed for a decorator when I was a stay-at-home mom.
I have always been fascinated by quilt patterns. I entertained myself by finding the repeats in a cozy quilt made by my grandmother that kept me warm when I stayed home sick from school. I was drawn to local quilting classes as an adult and quickly developed my passion.
I prefer traditional patterns and vintage fabrics, and I enjoy preserving memories and creating new ones. My quilts provide this outlet. As my story tells, quilting connects the generations. And now that I am "Grandma" Jeannie, there is a wonderful new generation to create quilts for 💗