Sara Jordan-Heintz
Special to the Ames Tribune
Cathy Byrd started sewing when she was 11 years old. She began by making clothes for her dolls, then moved on to clothes for herself, then later her six children. She always knew someday she’d like to take her hobby and turn it into a business.
High Bridge Quilting (its name a nod to Boone’s railway history) recently opened at 719 Story St. It specializes in longarm quilting, custom quilt, pillow and pillowcase orders and offers fabric and supplies. Whether you’re an experienced quilter looking for minimal assistance or a beginner needing to be walked through the process, Byrd is available to help.