What started it all...

When I graduated from Brigham Young University in 1998, my parents gave me a Brother sewing machine as a graduation gift. Little did I know how much I would be using that sewing machine in the years to come. I had little experience with sewing. Does 7th grade sewing class count? And my mom taught me to sew a few things in my teenage years. But it wasn't until my first son was born that I really got interested in making things. So I started with the basics, baby blankets, curtains, pillow cases, home decor pillow covers, shower curtains and then on to halloween costumes. My move towards quilting was a gradual process mostly inspired by my husband's mother. She is always making quilts for her children and grandchildren. It's her way of sewing a legacy of love for her children. It's really inspired me over the years. Then a little girl joined our family, and my sewing of cute little bags and aprons commenced! My little family has moved around quite a bit and it wasn't until we moved to San Diego, CA that I joined my very first quilt group. Last year, my friend Tina showed us how to make a darling quilted clutch. Learning to sew a zipper transcended my sewing skills and I've had a blast with making little clutches and bags ever since.