Sandra Austin is a country girl, wife, mother, and grandmother, shaped into an enthusiastic quilter.
An empty nest left a void in her soul that has been satisfied by quilts and friendships formed over 100’s of quilts.
She was motivated to build a quilt shop and help people to achieve their dreams. By the Yard Quilt Shop became a reality in 2007.
This adorable quilt shop offers a wide variety of styles from top fabric suppliers. Her selections echo her love for historic things. Stories, music, vintage fashion, quilts and vintage sewing machines are among the items she loves.
Always imagining who, what & when from the past, and how they used the treasures to make their lives easier, with an air of legacy as she designs quilts for our future generations to treasure.