Lavender Lime began as a brick and mortar quilt shop located in Chattanooga, TN in 2005. In 2007 they began offering books & patterns. In 2009, Better Homes and Gardens choose Lavender Lime as one of the Top 10 Quilt Shops in America. The brick and mortar shop closed in 2011 after Kathy had begun her career with Moda Fabrics. She retired from Moda after 14 years. Kathy added a partner, her daughter-in-law Bekah & they still maintain the Book & Pattern business & their online business.