“Why do you want to do a story on me — an old, almost 74-year-old grandma?” Lina laughed when I first reached out to her. But her eyes softened when I explained how inspired I was by her passion — quilt art.
Lina’s story begins in the world of IT, where she spent more than three decades working on technologies like PL/SQL and C Shell etc.
It was in the late 1980s that she first stumbled upon quilt art, and something about it instantly stitched itself into her life. What began as a quiet curiosity soon became a lifelong devotion.
Today, Lina has created more than 100 quilts, each a unique expression of patience and imagination. Many of them have travelled across the US for exhibitions, admired not just for their craftsmanship but for the stories they hold. When I asked her if she sells them, she smiled gently: “Oh no. I make them as gifts, or sometimes for fundraising. They’re meant to give joy, not sit on a shelf with a price tag.”
Her creations range from nature-inspired patterns and one-colour wonders to geometric chevrons, animal motifs, and even portraits. Every quilt carries a little bit of her world stitched into it.
Did she ever bring quilting into her IT workplace? She chuckled. “Back then, people thought quilting was only a grandma’s pastime. It’s only now that it’s being seen as true art.”
And does her IT background play a role? “Absolutely,” she reflected. “Quilting is all about choices — fabric, thread, size, design. My logical thinking and project management skills definitely help.”
🌿 Dear HR Leaders — How many Linas are quietly pursuing hidden talents in your teams? Could their artistry find a place in your CSR and vocational education programs, inspiring the next generation to see beauty in unexpected skills?
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