I don’t quite remember how I met Linda, it’s one of those relationships where I’m not quite sure that matters. Linda and I talked on the phone a few times about quilterly business stuff and have simply connected. Linda is a key behind the scenes person and a fab quilter.
How did you start quilting?
I’ve always been fascinated by the colors and the texture. And I had 2 sons, so my home for many years was the place of sports, scouts, flannel and all things boys. I craved the female connection I found with quilting, and have made many friends, and learned a lot along the way. I’ve been in this house for over 40 years, and I began with a tote bag behind a chair to hold all my quilting supplies. Then I got a corner of our bedroom – and it kept on from there.
Did you sew before this?
Not really. I come from a time when you had home ec in school, and although I loved the cooking classes, I detested the sewing classes…constantly fought with the bobbin and the tension in my singer. I ran long and far away from that…
What do you stitch on (home machine, long arm)??
I have 2 Janome machines – the 4800 and the 8900. I use the 8900 to quilt on. I outsource bigger pieces.
Favorite beverage to quilt with?
I don’t eat or drink in the sewing room…sometimes water.
What thread do you use for piecing? For quilting?
AH, the question that launched a blogpost. Aurifil 50 weight is my clear preference for quilting, working through a stash of Superior for piecing. But I feel like I’m being unfaithful.
Favorite Fabric line?
For a very long time, almost every fabric I picked up was Timeless Treasures – it got so that I could predict it before I looked. Obviously, Island Batik – – I have a 10 lifetime supply of it. And then Hoffman and Art Gallery.
Favorite color?
Turquoise
Best meal you’ve ever had?
I guarantee it was something someone else cooked, and probably after a long day on my feet. Right now, nothing comes to mind. Christmas Eve dinner 2018 at my house – take out Chinese.
Tell us a little bit about the work you do for your customers.
My customer work right now all derives from the business side of the house – the left brain stuff (which pays the bills!). I work as a business consultant/social media resource for customers who understand that they need to do it, but they don’t know how – or have the time/inclination to do that. I can also help to craft a media/email marketing campaign for a business that’s trying to grow from a pop up from show to show into a program to drive business year round. I am working towards scheduling time in my week to be able to play in the creative world.
How did you get started doing this?
I knew long ago that I wanted to do something in the quilting world when I retired from accounting related work. I am fortunate that I am able to do this – although the rumors that I am somehow retired are laughable.
You can find Linda at One Quilting Circle and on social media, and again on social media.
Thanks so much Linda.
Happy Stitching,
Teri
How fun to get to know Linda better! I did the Scouting mom thing too! Thank you both for an interesting article!!