OTTAWA -- A Sheridan woman has turned her love of quilts into a new business in downtown Ottawa.

Quilting Family Quilt Shop has opened at 720 La Salle St., Ottawa.

The owner, Eileen Bowen, retired in 2004 after 24 years with AT&T. It was at her friends' suggestions she considered opening a quilt shop in Ottawa. They reminded her of how many times they had all said, "We need a quilt shop in Ottawa!"

"With my business management training from AT&T and my love of quilting and people, it seemed a perfect fit."

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