Meet the Quilt Designer!

Hey There!

I’m Sarah, an avid reader, flower gardener, wannabe homesteader with a passion for fabric and quilting! I’m a follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for serving! Now, a quilt designer!

On Paper (Credentials): Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development with a minor in Marketing; Master’s Degree in Education 

For the past 9 years, I taught preschool special education. It was a rewarding career, yet I had this dream. I couldn’t shake the desire to start my own business. I’d dabbled in trying to start something for years, but this past year with the encouragement of my husband, spurred me to step away from education to pursue Fields of Patchwork full time! 

How it started…

I’ve always had a love for fabric and creating. Ever since I was little, I wanted to learn how to sew. When I was in elementary school, my ninety year old, next door neighbor took me on as a project. She taught me how to make PJ shorts, pillowcases, and the basics. Later on, another neighbor taught me how to quilt. I spent every Monday night at her house throughout high school, practicing the art of quilting. She spurred my love for quilting. Ever since, I’ve had multiple projects going at once and an ever growing collection of fabric.

How it’s going…

I can now say, I’m a quilt pattern designer! My designs are inspired by my love for history and nature, more specifically flowers. They emphasize comfort and timeless beauty, blending vintage influences with modern techniques. Therefore, my first quilt pattern will be published in Spring of 2025. Stay tuned! 

My Favorite Things: 

• Quilt Block- Nine Patch (Can someone say quick and easy!)
• Flower- Sunflowers & Zinnas
• Drink- Hot Chai Tea Latte & Spindrift 
• Food- Homemade Cashew Chicken
• Guilty Pleasure- Chips and Queso 
• Book- Little House on the Prairie 
• Movie- The Holiday
• Show- Hart of Dixie & Gilmore Girls 
• Vacation- This is so hard… I love to travel! My favorite locations have been Thousand Islands, NY; Sedona, AZ; Gloucester, MA; Venice, Italy; and Nice, France. Our goal is to visit all National Parks. 
• Scripture- “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17
• Quote- “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” – Beverly Sills 
• Latest Obsession- Learning about the Amish; All things French; & of course Sourdough!