Quilts by Shelba Scheffner

Shelba has always found joy in sewing and crafting, with fond memories of learning knitting from her Aunt Kathryn as a child. She treasures the plastic sewing case her aunt gave her and wishes she still had it. As a teenager, she delved into hand quilting, inspired by her grandmother Eva Haydt’s skillful quilting for her many grandchildren. Recognizing quilting as both practical and creative, Shelba asked her grandmother to teach her, starting with basic cardboard template squares and triangles, and her first pattern was Swallows Nest.

Over the years, Shelba has developed a love for piecing and applique, particularly enjoying Judy Niemeyer’s paper piecing method. She’s attended courses with Judy in Arizona and Wisconsin, appreciating the constant learning opportunities in quilting. The evolution from scissors and cardboard to modern quilting equipment fascinates her, acknowledging how far the craft has come.

Every quilt holds a unique story for Shelba, from…