Sewing and hand crafts have fascinated me since I was a little girl. My grandmother could needlepoint, knit and hand-embroider. She even darned our socks! I started sewing clothes when my mother received a Singer sewing machine from my grandmother. I was about 8 years old.

My sewing skills have been honed through my Home Economics degree program at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, sewing for my family, teaching classes at sewing machine dealers and finally in my career at Bernina of America, as a national educator and district sales manager. The singularly best part of sewing is to always be learning. A creative endeavor is always in the process and is only limited by the imagination!

Sew from the Heart has been a vision of mine for many years. Combining my love for textiles and creative sewing with a passion for people is the essence of Sew from the Heart. I am happiest when a customer comes in for help, even with the basics and leaves with the confidence and excitement to complete the project. Or, when one of our most seasoned customers learns something new and is excited about trying a new technique or a project “out of her box”.  Inspiration and loving support is what Sew from the Heart is all about!

Now I mostly sew “vicariously” through our wonderful customers and inspiring staff and educators. I hope you can visit our wonderful shop and see first-hand our passion for “sewing for the love of it!”