I have always had an interest in art and sewing. My mother taught me how to sew at a young age. In high school I made my own clothes and made greeting cards for my friends. Later on I made cards for my boyfriend, who later became my husband. On the advice of my high school counselor I did not pursue a career in art. I was told that an "A" in high school art does not make you an artist. In 1988 I set out to prove that counselor wrong (or right) and started a greeting card company, " My Dream Designs." In 1992 I combined my love of art and sewing skills and the pattern company "Pieces From My Heart" was born. In spring of 1994, I attended my first international Quilt Market in St. Louis, where I was discovered by Moda Fabrics. Many fabric lines later, I am thrilled to be designing fabric for Moda. Designing fabric allows me to work with different color pallets, which is my favorite part of designing. I reside in Algona, Iowa with my husband Bruce. We have two grown children, Anthony and Abby. Pieces From My Heart Books and Patterns are available at your local quilt shop or go to www.piecesfrommyheart.net
• I love my husband more today than I did yesterday.
• I am very shy. Why? you ask am I doing a blog? - I caved in to peer pressure
• Red is my favorite color.
• I love funky glasses.
• I despise litter bugs.
• Exercise? Everyday - I faithfully drive on by the workout center.
• Eating is one of my favorite past-times - especially Chocolate. I once was addicted to miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. (I have been clean since March.)
• My sister is married to my husband's brother. (That makes our children double cousins.)
• I grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota.
• I attended a one room country school grades K-4 - until it was closed.
• I was a 4-H member for 10 years.
• I am the middle child of 3 girls. ___________________________
4 comments:
Happy holidays to you too Sandy!
Karmen
(Linda Brannock's daughter)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Happy holidays to you and yours, as well! :)
May your New Year be filled with wonderful memories.
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