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about me

Welcome to
exshaw quilts

In 2020, I launched a home decor crochet business. I’ve crocheted for 30+ years so it felt natural and fun to do. I sold pieces regularly on Etsy but then something happened…

My niece was having a baby and I wanted to make her something sweet, something baby could love for years to come. So I got to work and crocheted a beautiful little blanket but I worried that his little hands would get tangled in the stitches so I decided I needed to make a quilt and thats how it all started. I fell in love with hand stitching it all together. Once I had finished, all I could think about was making another. Quilt designs just poured out of me. Soon I had a stack of designs that I just needed to make. I couldn’t ignore it. So, I started a quilt shop.

I’ve always enjoyed sewing. In fact, I had built a career around it. Years ago, I had created an independent clothing line featuring original work. I was proud of it; my Grandma Olga was proud of it. It was featured twice in DisFunkshion Magazine!! Sewing, designing and painting was something my Grandma and I bonded over but after her death, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it anymore because I missed her so terribly. Quilting brought me back home and reunited the connection I had with my Grandma and my craft. I know that when I create, she’s around and that’s comforting to feel.

slow stitches

I love the nostalgic feeling it gives me to hand stitch quilts together and hand dye fabric.

There’s definitely a certain amount of folklore in it. Slow, intentional making makes my heart soar. There is something truly beautiful, timeless and magical about a hand stitched, naturally dyed quilt; they are full of yummy texture, warmth and comfort. Taking 10-12 weeks (from start to finish) to make, they truly are a labor of love! My hope is that they make you feel the same way— whether through purchasing one I’ve sewn or making one of your own with a pattern I’ve provided you with.

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fun facts

I need to create every day.
Freedom, community, beauty, power.
Last Fall I was asked to feature my quilts in TrailBlaz-Her Magazine. I was also chosen by Emily Jeffords to be included in the Holiday Pop Up. I was honoured :)
I love quiet mornings wrapped up in dog snuggles with a hot coffee in my hand.