Temecula Quilt Co.
Everything old seems fresh and new at a carefully arranged quilt shop in Temecula, California, where owners Tim and Sheryl Johnson reign in Civil War and reproduction quilts.
Past Perfect [1]
Temecula Quilt Co. boasts hominess in a town – Temecula, California – that once was known for its easygoing agriculture environment. Now the community is a winery destination, and Tim and Sheryl Johnson offer quilt shoppers a neat-as-a-pin store. A House block pillow on a small chair is a preview to the shop’s inviting interior.
Meet the Staff [2]
From left: Cynthia Jacobson, Nicolette Domanski, Linda Sawrey, Sheryl Johnson (co-owner), and Tim Johnson (co-owner).
A Walk Through the Past [3]
Step through the door and you will find timeless touches reminiscent of the 1860s. Tim Johnson, a retired airline pilot, constructed Shaker-style cabinets and plank floor.
Back to School [4]
Reproduction prints mixed with smaller patterns make the piecing shine in every block.
Machine-Quilting Details [5]
A stipple quilting design meanders across Back to School.
Back to School Color Option [6]
A palette of bold colors conjures up images of a bright summer day full of blooming flowers and singing birds. The Bluebird Dishes collection by Lily Mae for Fine Lines Fabrics is a striking contrast to the darker fabrics used in the original Back to School quilt.
Creative Display [7]
“I opened the shop as a way to share my love of quilting and the need to express my creativity,” Sheryl says. “I enjoy a lot of different forms of creativity—displays, packaging, designing, and, of course, quilting.”
Knowledge Shared by All [8]
A montage of various quilting techniques, Sheryl Johnson’s Quilt Study, hangs in the store. Sheryl enjoys sharing her quilting knowledge with her customers.
Teaching All Ages [9]
Sheryl and Linda Sawrey offer classes for all age groups. Grandma’s Gathering is a class for sewing for baby quilts. Appliqué Block of the Month results in 7-inch blocks that are pieced together, then framed. Prairie Girls teaches budding needleworkers ages 8 through 12 the skills of their great-grandmothers: hand embroidery, apron-making, and simple quilting.
Pocket-Size Favorites [10]
A popular pattern at the shop is Netty’s Sampler pincushion. Sheryl collected vintage quilt patterns into a palm-size booklet for the 10th annual Southern California Shop Hop. The booklet features small quilts in traditional patterns.
For more information about Temecula Quilt Co., visit www.temeculaquiltco.com [11].