So now that leads me to the reason behind my website...
First off, I am a quilter, secondly a long arm quilter, thirdly a passionate girl who wants to share my favourite "quilty things" with all of you which means also sharing what tools I love working with & the tips I have learned along the way.
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to learn from quilting teachers that are on the cutting edge. I traveled to Houston to train with Linda V. Taylor and her one-on-one time has given me the confidence to be creative, inspiring my trade.
Linda V. Taylor, I & fellow student(and friend) at LEQuilters, Houston, TX for classes. James evaded photos by hiding behind the camera but he as well participated by enrolling in Rick Taylor's longarm maintenance class.
Judi Madsen & I @ Sparrow Studio, Edmonton, AB
My travels have brought new direction to my work. In 2014, I travelled to Sparrow Sudioz, owned by Matt Sparrow(The Manquilter) and his wife Bradie, for formal training with Judi Madsen. Judi, who is one of the most advanced quilters, has allowed me to think outside the norm of traditional quilting. She has such a different approach and challenges the traditional with new, contemporary designs. Judi's awe-inspiring free-motion craft and designs reflect in the quilting that I am doing now. She has written 2 quilting books, and some of her quilts from her first book, Quilting Wide Open Spaces, are hanging on the wall in the photo of her & I.
In the photo above, I am with Karen Sievert in Vermont @ Cowels Quilting in 2015.
I had the pleasure of being in Karen Marchetti's first teaching class in 2015 @ MQX New England.
If you ever have the chance to take a class with Karen McTavish, I highly recommend it. She is such a hoot & a fabulous down to earth teacher!
In 2016, I travelled back to MQX New England for more training. Above, is Margaret Solomon Gunn & below is Angela Huffman.
In 2016 I attended AQS Syracuse & had classes with Linda Hrcka-such a warm fun experience!
In 2018, I travelled back to MQX New England (what can I say, it's a great show!) & I absorbed expertise from Lisa Calle, Karlee Porter & Sew Kind of Wonderful ladies, Helen & Jenny:
So as you can see, I have immersed myself with the best training possible & have been trained by some of the most amazing professionals in the industry. They have inspired me to be the best I can be at what I love to do. I am forever grateful for all of their insight, their ability & willingness to share their skills & talents! Thank you ladies!!
If you would like to see my current works, be sure to follow me on Instagram @QuiltingStitches or like my Facebook page Quilting Stitches.
So will you join me? I will bring your quilt-top to life!!!