 Ken TaylorOwner
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Watching this dream come to fruition has been a blessing! When I'm not managing store operations and running the machine repair department, I'm busy with my day job as an electrician.
I can't live without... my tweezers.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... hopefully, on the golf course!
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 Karen Taylor
Owner
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I'm head cheerleader, keeper of the chewing gum and ALWAYS looking for new things for the store! I love being surrounded by my Divas making plans for the next UPS delivery.
I can't live without... my AST team.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... on the couch!
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 Terré Barrett
Office Manager
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I'm a jack of all trades and I love it! I manage the office, over see receiving and sometimes I'm even seen on a cash register. You may not always see me, but you can usually hear me singing back up for Karen... disco style!
I can't live without... my calculator.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... at the ball field with my kids!
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 Wendy Woodruff
General Store Manager
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I'm the ring master and orderer of everything! I manage the store, all the DIvas and still get all the custom embroidery & quilting done! whew...
I can't live without... my rotary cutter.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in my sewing room!
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 Laurie LewisMachine Sales Manager
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Machines are my thing! I enjoy them all: sewing, quilting, embroidery and serger. Thanks mom for putting me in sewing time-out for all those years!
I can't live without... my serger.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in the kitchen!
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 Angela GublerFabric Manager
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I love, love, love fabric! I'm even nicknamed "Fabarella". Fabric inspires me whether it's a new line, revisiting our basics or building our Bundle Paks... I just love it all!
I can't live without... inspiration.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in my car!
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 Mary MellottFabric Diva
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They call me the "senior" employee, but really I'm the teachers pet. I was the first one here and still love it! Teaching, writing patterns, cutting fabric it's all great to me!
I can't live without... new patterns and magazines.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in my quilt studio!
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 Linda Travis
Fabric Diva
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I'm a deorator at heart! If you need help developing your color palette and building your patterns, come see me!
I can't live without... my friends at AST.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in my yard or knitting!
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Shirley Eddy
Machine Sales Specialist
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I learned to quilt and sew about 4 years ago from classes at AST. Who knew I would become part of the team! I enjoy seeing your ideas sewn and embroidered into beautiful works of art!
I can't live without... my automatic threader.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... running PTO at my daughters school!
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 Karin SmithStore Decorator & AST Blogger
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Decorating is a passion of mine. I'm always looking for new props and inspriation for the store and the blog. Hope you enjoy it all!
I can't live without... my handy dandy apron.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... in my sewing room!
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 Jamie ShafferFabric Diva
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My mom started me sewing about 3 years ago and I've just ran with it! I really enjoy simple projects with instant gratification. Look for me around the store with my new baby boy in what we hope will be a few short weeks!
I can't live without... starch and magic sizing.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... preparing for the baby!
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 Pat SheltonFabric Diva
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Working at AST is like therapy. I enjoy being around all my Diva friends and all the inspiration we are surrounded by. I'm often called "hummingbird" so if you need some help just follow your ears!
I can't live without... polka dots.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... with my grandbabies!
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 Meagan WoodruffCashier & Receiving
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I'm the worker bee or as some call me fun sized! You will often see me assisting you at the register, but when you don't I'm receiving all the new products.
I can't live without... my box cutter.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... stirring up dust!
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Tina Patrick
Fabric Diva
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I'm always doing! I love to help out where I can and make sure the store is in order.
I can't live without... quilting friends.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... working for fabric (a girls gotta keep up her habbits)! |
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Sherrie Curtis
Fabric Diva
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I have the best job in the shop! I make the sample quilts. I could be descibed as passionate or obsessed, you choose!
I can't live without... my sewing machine.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... quilting! |
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Krista van Veen
Recieving & Webstore |
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I can't live without... answer here.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... answer here! |
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Kristi Sarmiento
Website & Webstore |
Developing the online webstore has been exciting and challenging. I consider myself blessed to be able to work on such an important expansion of the store.
I can't live without... my computer.
When I'm not at AST, you can find me... spending time with my new husband and four legged daughter! |
