Biographical Sketch

             Lois Hallock is a quilter, Professional Engineer, and a Professional Organizer.  She was born and raised in a Mennonite Community in Pennsylvania.  Her mechanical aptitude drove her toward a non-traditional career for women in her community, Mechanical Engineering.  She has a Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering and has worked for years in Research and Development in a Manufacturing Plant.  Her career has focused on cost and labor reduction through process improvements that maximize the efficiency of the factory worker.  The efficient work environment is set up ergonomically with Parts, Plans, and Tools accessible.       

Lois’s passion for quilting began after the death of her father.  When he left this earth, he left behind furniture that he made with his own hands and documentation in the form of books that he wrote.  Grief over his death caused her to search out her legacy.  Female ancestors from her community typically left behind quilts that are the only clue to their lives and spirits.  She decided to follow in the footsteps of the women who went before and make quilts to express life and spirit to those around her.

Lois’s two worlds of quilting and engineering have collided to form a new synergy in her life.  She has applied her organizing and problem solving skills to her passion of quilting, forming a whole new perspective on Quilt Studio Design.   The energy and enthusiasm created by following her passions launched her into the Professional Organizing business.  

Lois has successfully designed over 50 quilt studios to date and published three magazine articles.  See Quilter's Newsletter magazine March 2006, The Quilter July 2006, and Fons and Porter Love of Quilting Jan/Feb 2007.

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