Laura EstesLaura Estes has been sewing since childhood, and an avid quilter since the early 1980’s. Because she couldn’t always find what she wanted in applique patterns, she began designing her own quilts. One thing led to another and Laura’s Sage Country Quils became an official business in 1994, followed by Quilting Creations International, Piecing Pals and Coin Ruching Guides. Laura’s designs include applique, home décor and gift items. Inspiration for her designs often come from gardens, flowers, hearts, cats, doodle art and German heritage. Laura enjoys teaching quilting skills and speaking on the subject of creating heirloom quilts. She takes great pleasure in seeing her student’s progress in their sewing and quilting knowledge and ability, creating décor, gifts and quilts uniquely their own. Laura and her husband Pat live in Odessa, Washington, located in the semi-arid desert area of Eastern Washington. Scabrock, sage brush and deer are close at hand. Punkin, their orange tabby cat, oversees operations management and greets all who come to the studio. When not quilting and sewing, Laura writes a recipe column for The Odessa Record, titled “Welcome to My Kitchen”. She enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, singing, crossword puzzles and spending time with Pat and Punkin. Read More Read Less