Welcome to Thistlebee Design; a site devoted to my original quilt patterns and kits. I began this company three years ago and originally sold my patterns at our local guild show and through our local quilt shop ("Honeyrun Quilters" in Chico, CA). Long before I started my company I thought if I ever did I wanted to use a thistle in a logo or name to honor my Scottish heritage (maiden name MacGregor). Somehow a bee landed on that thistle and Thistlebee was born. It now seems appropriate as it alludes to quilting "bees".
My mother (the "Betty" refered to in the block of the month) wonders why I ever was interested in learning to sew. I did not come from a sewing family, but I was born wanting to know how to thread a needle and make things for my home, family and friends.
I
belong to Annie's Star Quilt Guild in Chico, CA and also a small group we call
"Sew Happy" (they are a great support system!) I will be adding new patterns
and kits as I develop them. I hope "this'll be" where you find a quilt you would
love to make.
Fondly,
Diane Evans