Sandra Larson Swick has the unique distinction of sending one of her prize quilts into outer space! The quilt was signed by more than one hundred former students of astronaut and Teacher in Space, Barbara Morgan, and travelled with her to the International Space Station in 2007. But Sandra is equally thrilled to share her passion for sewing and textiles with earthbound students of all ages and abilities!With a degree in education from the University of Oregon, Sandra blends classic teaching skills with spunky humor to present project oriented one-day or multi-day events and retreats that send participants home with fresh enthusiasm and inspiration. She’s a master instructor in not only quilting but embroidery, garment construction, and specialty projects and crafts.A certified BERNINA technician, Sandra has more than 15 years’ experience selling, sewing and teaching professionally with BERNINA machines, overlockers, and embroidery software and design. She eagerly shares her extensive knowledge and experience, providing expert and individualized sales consultations to help customers select the perfect BERNINA machine that will launch them into their next sewing orbit. Sandra loves crisscrossing the United States as a fourth-year member of the BERNINA Event and Trade Show Team but happily returns to a log home she shares with her husband, two cats and an enormous fabric collection in the woods on the edge of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.