About Me

Welcome to Sleepy Owl Studio!

What do I think you should know about me? I’ll start with the basics. I’m a 40-something, racing willy-nilly into becoming a 50-something. I married my best friend (and the cutest guy I ever met!) over 30 years ago.  Together we raised 2 smart, funny, incredible children. Our oldest is now married to a beautiful young woman and raising two grand-puppies (good enough for now). Our youngest just finished her graduate degree in interior design and likes to play with fabric almost as much as I do.

I work full time with people I adore (the work not so much), so the time I get to spend on fiber arts is precious to me. While I’ve sewed for nearly 40 years, quilting is really my passion, especially in the past 10 years. I own a mid-arm quilting maching (HQ16), which I continue to find both challenging and rewarding to use even after 3 years. I gift most of my quilts to family, friends and at least one auction each year. A couple years ago, I learned to knit. It’s brought so much to my life - beautiful yarns, amazing designs, and  wonderful, generous and spirited knitters. Plus it’s a bit more portable than quilting. I feel blessed.

I have lots of (I think) great ideas for what I want this blog to be, and I’ll share them as time goes by. Comments and questions will always be welcome.

Thanks for visiting!

Our first family photo.

Sandie