After retiring from a career in retail in 2018, the first thing I wanted to do was to learn to quilt. After a one day ‘Learn to quilt class’ I was hooked. But I didn’t know any other quilters. I soon found Inland Empire Quilt Guild and found lots of quilting friends. Between retreats and our monthly meetings I have learned so much, but there is always some new techniques to keep challenging myself.

Unlike many of her fellow quilters, Sheila came from a long line of “non” sewers. At the age of 13 her passion lead to sewing when her grandmother bought her first turquoise Singer sewing machine (which she still owns). Starting with garment sewing she moved into home decor design and crafts and then quilting. Since taking her first quilting class in college over 45 years ago she hasn’t stopped! Joining IEQG in 2005 she has held many chair and board positions including president. She loves trying new patterns and techniques but spends most of her time on her long arm machine!

While working full time continues to fund my hobbies of quilting and collecting fabric, I do find the time to enjoy retreats and sew days with my quilty friends. I’ve quilted for more than 20 years, owing that passion to my Great Grandma, Grandma, Mom, Auntie and Great Aunties. I am a “happy” quilter that doesn’t stress over the perfection of it, I call it pattern modification and move on. I am lucky to have a husband that shares my stash and long arms my quilts for me.