Lori started sewing with her mother at age 7. She discovered her love for quilting in the early 1980’s. After retiring from the Navy as a Nurse, she focused more of her time on quilting and opened a quilt shop and retreat in 2009. Paper piecing soon became a large part of her shop. In 2014 Lori’s shop completed training to become a certified shop. Since then she has taught multiple Quiltworx classes including most of the Techniques of the Months. Lori’s love of Quiltworx patterns and being a part of the Quiltworx team, as a CI, has given her the opportunity to offer retreats in a laid-back country setting. She also has several classes a year at Threads Run Thru It quilt shop.