Pam Birchenough

"I have been married for 35 years. During that time I have raised three children, twin sons and a daughter. I have been a sewer for 40 plus years.  I have sewn clothes for every size, gender, and occasion.  I made my first quilt 32 years ago and made a few on and off over the years.  When our children were grown I decided to stop making clothes and to make quilts.  After having made several quilts and winning awards at local quilt shows, along with an honorable mention in a "Quilts from the Heart"contest through Miniature Quilts Magazine, I was encouraged to market my own patterns.  For a while I also taught quilt classes at a local quilt shop and I began designing.  I have not found the time I need to put into any of these things as I would like."

"Last fall I made a decision to get a longarm machine, so I could finish my quilts from start to finish. After that, I retired from my Teaching Assistant position.  Now I'm looking forward to doing what I enjoy most; designing and making quilts, teaching quilt classes, quilting a few quilts for others and visiting our children and grandchildren.  Finally, I'd like to share is a quote at that has helped me follow my heart"
 
Begin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake.  --Marie Beyon Ray