Shirley Botsford has been involved in every aspect of sewing and needle arts. She has worked as a professional in the home decoration, sewing, and craft fields. The author of the popular book, Daddy's Ties, and other publications, she lectures, gives workshops at quilt events across the country, and holds retreats for stitchers at Botsford Briar. Her best-selling designer patterns are available from Simplicity Pattern Company.