About The Prairie Patchwork Co.
My Story
I have been piecing for 30 years and quilting my own tops for about 23 years. I have an English Degree as well as an After Degree in Secondary Education from The University of Alberta. My love of quilting inspired me to take a History of Quilting Masters Degree class from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE. Over the years I have taken several Handiquilter specific classes in Salt Lake city, Kansas, and classes close to home or online. I have raised three children, worked in a dental office, been a teacher, and owned a children's clothing store. I am currently most excited about my venture as a Longarm Quilter! I am like a squirrel - easily distracted by a new style of quilting. I love just about every style and method of quilting. I am also a bit obsessed with digital patterns! Note: My home is smoke and pet free.
Machines and Materials
I quilt with a Handiquilter 26" Infinity Longarm with a Prostitcher. Computer guided quilting allows me to be precise and to have uniformity in my designs. Designs: Well I have a few! I have so many that I have to use a program called Quilt Pattern Indexer to keep them all in order! I have a huge selection of cotton threads (Kingtut and Masterpiece) as well as Glide and Omni. My bobbin thread is either cotton, poly or a blend. I also keep cotton and wool batting on hand if you require it.
