I started working at Electric Quilt as a graphic design intern back in 2001 and stayed on after I graduated from college. I’ve caught the quilting bug while working here at EQ–you can only see so many beautiful quilts before you want to try making one yourself! I blog about everything from sewing to EQ tutorials. My favorite posts are the sew alongs I get to host with all of you!

I learned to sew clothes with the help of Mom and nine years of 4-H sewing projects. After being a stay-at-home Mom, I landed in one of Dean Neumann’s university math classes to renew my teaching certificate. Now I have worked for EQ for over 23 years! I’ve worn many hats, but I really loved working on EQStitch. I had a sewing machine right in my office! Half my day was testing the software and the other half was testing the way EQStitch would embroider. Many times Dean walked by me and said with a smile, “You’re having fun, aren’t you?” I admit that it seemed like I was having “more fun than I should” since it was work after all. EQ has been a wonderful place for me. Blogging is not my forte, but I do love sharing my projects occasionally, and I hope that you enjoy them too.

I love sharing photos of EQ-designed quilts and info about the designer! EQ users are always encouraged to send us photos of their projects so we can show our readers. I also like to follow our EQ Artists and share what they’re currently up to. Whether it’s a new book, free patterns or EQ tutorials, they’ve always got something worth sharing!

I started taking quilting classes when I was nine years old! One of my teachers at the time was EQ Margaret. She mentioned the Electric Quilt Company and after I graduated college, I decided to apply. I’ve now been working here for over 12 years! I’m excited to share tips and tricks on the blog as well as interesting magazine articles, and other quilty happenings.

I’m not a frequent blogger, but when I do get a chance to whip up a post, it’s most likely about amazing learning opportunities for you, our customers. We strive to provide the best education from accomplished EQ teachers, through EQ Academy and EQ University. Subscribe to our blog and our email lists to hear about every class opportunity!

As a quilter and machine embroidery individual, I learned very quickly that I could do so much more with my computerized machines if I knew how to use the computer and all the different programs that support our quilt designing and machine embroidery designing. I had already retired from my career as a dental hygienist of 40 years to now become even busier with my career of teaching sewing and all the related topics.