Quilt Now, Sleep Later
Meet our Team!
we look forward to meeting yoU, too!
Cathy
I starting sewing at the age of 9 sitting on a blanket in the front yard with a pile of fabric scraps and a needle and thread I borrowed from my mother’s sewing basket. Barbie was about to get a new wardrobe! Shortly after, I was gifted my first sewing machine; it was a birthday gift from my grandmother. For the next several years I was happily sewing clothing, graduating from Barbie clothes to my own clothes. Then when I got married and had children I sewed all their clothes, curtains, pillows and many other household items. It was a very natural thing for me to see a McCall’s quilt pattern in the fabric store and decide to make it for my parents 25th Anniversary. Little did I know, that was the start of a lifelong passion for quilting! I have been quilting for over 40 years and have taught quilting for the past 23 years. When I am not quilting (a rare occurrence) I truly enjoy traveling all over the country, and I have visited ALL 50 states! I enjoy spending time with my children, grandsons and 2 new great-grandchildren! I am thrilled to own a business with my daughter and fulfilling a dream to own a Quilting Studio!
Paula
I grew up watching my mother sewing and spent countless hours in her sewing room. She made us kids everything from Halloween costumes, baby doll clothes and later on prom and wedding dresses! When I was a little girl, my mom taught me how to do crossstitch, do embroidery and even convinced me to try my hand at quilting. I now officially declare myself a collector of Halloween fabric! The last 4 years in business with my mom have been a blast and I look forward to what the future has in store for our small business.
I married Kevin, the "Sewing Machine Repair Guy" last year and we enjoy spending time together on the golf course, traveling or spending time designing, building and decorating for Halloween, my favorite holiday!
I look forward to getting to know all of you, too!
Meet Our Team!
Kevin
Barbara
Marjie
I love to work on mechanical things and am happy to join the Night Owl Team as the "Sewing Machine Repair Guy". I look forward to working with all of you and your machines for years to come!
When I am not working on machines, you will find me out on the golf course all summer. In the Fall you will find me slaving away making all the Halloween decorations Paula dreams up!
Marjie
Barbara
Marjie
Marjie found a love for sewing as a child when she took her first Home Economics class and bought her very own sewing machine in the 8th grade! She first enjoyed making herself clothes and also her children’s theater costumes.
Her sister-in-law is the one that introduced her to quilting and taught her how. She has been a member of the Amoskeag Quilters Guild for many years.
Barbara
Barbara
Barbara
Barbara found the joy of quilting last year when she signed up for her first official beginner class and has been hooked ever since. In fact, this has led to her other hobby of collecting vintage sewing machines…(ask her how many when you meet her!) She has also been an active member of our volunteer group.
We are very excited to have Barbara and her e-commerce expertise on our growing team!
Deb
Barbara
Barbara
Deb is a retired Speech and Language Pathologist who worked with the deaf and hard of hearing kids in the Manchester School District for 39 years! Fun fact, she can also communicate using sign language!
Deb has been quilting for 35 years and is so excited to bring her experience to our Long Arm center as our first official Long Arm Assist
Deb is a retired Speech and Language Pathologist who worked with the deaf and hard of hearing kids in the Manchester School District for 39 years! Fun fact, she can also communicate using sign language!
Deb has been quilting for 35 years and is so excited to bring her experience to our Long Arm center as our first official Long Arm Assistant! Deb will be taking the long arm appointments and will be helping us keep our machines going to keep up with all of you!
Our Newest Team Members!
Kristi
Kristi
Kristi
Please help us to Welcome Kristi to the Night Owl team!! Kristi has been sewing since she was nine, and has dabbled in a wide variety of creative endeavors. Quilting, however, is her passion! She has designed many quilt patterns and has been published in American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine.
Occasionally she even transforms into a colorful character named Krickey, and entertains people of all ages as a professional clown. 🤡
Kristi also loves BERNINA and we are excited for her to attend training next week to learn more fun and creative ways to suppprt and educate our quilting community! ❤️
Jen
Kristi
Kristi
Please help us to welcome Jen to the Night Owl team! Jen has been a resident of Goffstown for over 30 years! She has recently retired from the corporate world and is looking forward to working in a fun and creative atmosphere where she can play with fabric!
Jen has been quilting for over 40 years and loves how it inspires and challenges her at the same time, but mostly loves the stories that quilts tell. She has also made a few wedding dresses for family members in the past. Jen has also taught sewing in 4H programs and at the middle school level. We are happy to have Jen as our primary kids sewing teacher and she is going to help us build a consistent kids sewing program, including one that is geared towards the homeschool community!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon, in the meantime, stop in to say hi and meet Jen!
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