Lori Thompson

About Me

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! Here's a little bit about me...

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I've been sewing for over 20 years and quilting for over 5 years. I started sewing as a child thanks to my creative grandmothers and mother. These wonderful women would spend hours with me making many fun sewing projects. I was also a 4-H kid with great projects leaders who taught me a lot. Sewing didn’t always come easy to me. I got a lot of red ribbons at the county fair those first young years. But over time I earned my champion ribbons as I took the time to learn more and practiced my crafting skills.  

My love of creating inspired my college studies. I'm a Kansas State alum with a degree in Human Ecology & Mass Communications with an emphasis on clothing and textiles. I took so many good sewing and design classes there! Instead of pursuing a design job, I opted to start my career as a Family & Consumer Extension Agent in Morton County, Kansas. This was one of the best jobs I've ever had! Someone once called me the Martha Stewart of Morton County and I loved it! ⁠
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Creating became a serious hobby for me when I got married, moved to Denver, and changed careers. I worked in the affordable housing industry for many years and sewing was such a great stress reliever. I began to teach and design patterns for fun. ⁠Over time, I realized that I was more passionate about my creative work and was beginning to get burned out on my nonprofit career. 

I left my job two years ago to build a creative business. The result has been Crafty Girl Quilts. I'm excited to be a part of creating heirlooms with quilters! 

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When I'm not quilting, I enjoy time with my family (my awesome husband will carry the fabric bolts when shopping at the quilt store!), traveling, gardening, and crafting. 

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Thank you for checking my webpage out! If I can help you with your beautiful quilts, feel free to contact me. 

Thanks!

- Lori