An introduction to Linda Ballard ….

 

Being an avid sewer all her life, Linda has taken her skills from dressmaking to creating wonderful traditional quilts using today’s faster techniques and tools.  She believes there’s always something for everyone when it comes to quilting, and that quilters have a strong bond unlike anything else.

 

She lives in northern CA outside Redding in a country community called Palo Cedro, where she raised her 2 children and still resides with husband Dave.  Linda was a quilt shop owner in Redding and now travels throughout the country teaching both on land and sea.  She has a fondness for quilt shops, but loves to teach at Quilt Festival, conferences, cruises, quilt guilds and camps.  She says ‘anyplace and anytime, she’s ready’! 

 

Linda is known for her quilting retreats that she sponsors in CA, but has been known to travel around the country offering her expertise on retreats whenever she’s asked.  She always say’s ‘her bags are packed, just need an invitation’!

 

Linda has been featured in a variety of quilting magazines with her quilts, her patterns and as ‘ad’ quilts for a specific line of fabrics.  She’s also had the privilege of being on Simply Quilts for two different seasons which means plenty of reruns.  What’s in store for her in the future?  She’s introducing to the quilting world a silicon bracelet that says “Let’s Quilt!” to unite/identify all of us quilters from all parts of the world.  Yes, in our own right, we’re doing a Lance Armstrong.  She loves the idea that when you see someone wearing a white bracelet, they too might just be a quilter, and instantly you’ll have a kindred spirit to talk with.  Part of the fee will go to her charity of choice, Breast Cancer Patients which gives them the ‘little things in life they need’.  Linda will tell you constantly ‘to be flexible and go with the possibilities that presents itself’.

 

She always finishes with one simple word …. ENJOY!  That’s how it should be for all of you who quilt.