Thrilled to Introduce our Newest 2024/2025 Certified Shops and Instructors!

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Thrilled to Introduce our Newest 2024/2025 Certified Shops and Instructors!

Hello Quiltworx community! As we bid farewell to the bustling year of 2024 and finish the roll-out of the enchanting Jungle Magnolia Technique of the Month pattern, it’s time to pause and introduce you to our newest Certified Shops and Instructors. These dedicated individuals poured their hearts into attending retreats with Judy, honing their skills, and creating countless quilts to achieve certification.

Why, you ask? We are on a mission to spread the art of paper piecing and our patterns to your local quilting community by training talented quilters worldwide to teach in your neighborhood quilt shops and guilds. With a network of over 110 independent Certified Instructors and shops globally, it’s now easier than ever to find someone near you to guide and inspire your quilting journey. The commitment and passion displayed by our Certified Shops and Instructors in completing our rigorous programs deserve our utmost gratitude. Their continuous dedication never fails to WOW us, and we can’t wait for them to WOW you too! Without further ado…

Welcome to our newest Certified Instructors!(2024/2025 Graduating Classes)

Click on the photos below to view more information about each instructor.

Michael Davison

Denton, TX

MICHAEL DAVISON is a seasoned quilting professional and respected figure in the quilting community. With a passion for textiles and a talent for design, his quilts are known for dynamic use of color and pattern.

As a Quiltworx Certified Instructor, Michael specializes in foundation paper piecing techniques and enjoys experimenting with unique fabric combinations to put his own spin on Judy Niemeyer’s patterns. Michael is also a longarm quilter who quilts for himself and clients. He specializes in hand-guided custom work using his own line of machine quilting rulers alongside free motion fills and digitized designs.

Michael teaches locally in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as well as nationally, on cruise ships, and online. His teaching strengths are rooted in patience and encouragement to succeed at all skill levels. You can find his quilting tutorials on YouTube. Visit his website and online shop at michaelquilts.com.

Susie McIntyre

Fort Myers, FL

Susie has extensive sewing experience, from working in a fabric store to selling her work and designing patterns. She holds degrees in Clothing Textiles and Design from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Interior Design from the University of Nebraska.

Passionate about assembling intricate projects, she enjoys Quiltworx patterns for their complexity. She first made the Christmas Cactus and Crimson Poppy patterns, which ignited her love for quilting. As a Certified Instructor, Susie teaches organization and sewing techniques, and is an avid user of Quiltster for designing quilts.

Susie is willing to travel for teaching and offers classes in Florida shops, guilds, and her home. and has a dream of teaching Quiltworx patterns in Asia. She teaches Technique of the Month Quilts and helps select fabrics, believing that a quilt should be a beautiful work of art.

Lorrie Gray

Rockwall, TX

Lorrie has been a dedicated trainer and teacher for over 20 years. As a structural engineer, she trained all newly hired engineers. Later, as a high school math teacher, she developed the ability to teach each student in their own learning style with patience, ensuring everyone received the help they needed, even in large classes.

Quilting for over 20 years, Lorrie discovered Quiltworx patterns in 2005 and was captivated by their floating points. After taking her first class with Judy in 2006, she found the organization and precision of Quiltworx patterns perfectly aligned with her logical, methodical nature. Using Quilster and Quiltworx mixer patterns also satisfies her creative side.

Combining her teaching and quilting passions as a Quiltworx Certified Instructor was a natural career progression for Lorrie.

Barbara Barringer

St. Clair Shores, MI

Barbara’s journey in fiber arts began with cross stitch and sewing her wedding veil, a love passed down from the women in her family. She received her first sewing machine in 1992 and crafted many home items as a newlywed. After graduate school, she discovered quilting and became passionate about it, enjoying increasingly detailed patterns and learning new skills.

In 2018, Barbara attended her first Quiltworx retreat in Kalispell, MT, and has since participated in Quiltworx University multiple times, highly recommending it. Using Quiltster for over six years, she values its ability to play with colors before purchasing patterns and fabrics. She has completed over 30 Quiltworx patterns and continues to share her quilting knowledge, teaching formally for a few years.

When not quilting, Barbara works in Information Technology, spends time with her family, and enjoys camping. She lives in Southeast Michigan, but loves to travel teaching quilting classes!

Toni Oyler

Colleyville, TX

Toni is an award-winning quilter, owner of Designs by TKO and Make Quilts With Me, and founder of The Unfiltered Quilters. Her popular classes, such as Intro to Paper Piecing Techniques and Steampunk Fairytale, inspire creativity and fun. With a portfolio of over 70 Quiltworx projects, she brings expertise and passion to every session. Toni’s students have achieved remarkable success, winning numerous awards. In 2024, her own quilting achievements included Best of Show and Viewers’ Choice. Always ready to travel, she believes no group is too small, embodying her motto: “If there’s a desire to learn, I’ll be there.” Toni is also available for trunk shows and guild presentations. Reach out to set up classes or workshops in your area!

Judy Kreye

North Canton, OH

Judy discovered her love for sewing at just 12 years old, and her passion for color, fabric, and texture has only grown since. With 35 years of quilting experience, she has developed a deep appreciation for Judy Niemeyer’s foundation paper piecing techniques and the stunning quilts they create. Judy also enjoys designing quilts in Quiltster, bringing unique visions to life. As a proud member of the Quiltworx family, Judy is excited to share her knowledge and inspire others on their quilting journey.

Shauna Heck

Cedarville, IL

I started quilting about ten years ago, making rag quilts as Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews. That experience sparked my love for quilting, and when the Coral Reef pattern was released, I knew I wanted to learn paper piecing. I quickly fell in love with the process—each step of creating the quilt was so rewarding. Now, I’m excited to share that passion with others who want to learn paper piecing. I look forward to helping you understand Quiltworx patterns and sharing tips and tricks to turn them into stunning quilts!

Carol Rising

Albuquerque, NM

Carol Rising is the co-owner of The Quilt Works and Quilt’s Ole in Albuquerque, NM, with husband Dana Brabson. Carol has been a Quiltworx fan for many years, and participated in many workshops with Judy Niemeyer to learn how to make Quiltworx designs. She has attended Quiltworx Universities and Montana Workshops, completed a wide range of Quiltworx designs that adorn the walls and classroom at her Quilt shops, and teaches an assortment of classes, from beginner to advanced in the Albuquerque, NM area.

In the fall of 2024, she completed her instructor certification with Quiltworx and is excited to continue offering workshop in her local community and supporting those in New Mexico interested in learning how to make a Quiltworx design.

These instructors are available to teach classes at any quilt shop and are a resource for our Technique of the Month program. Get unmatched workshop experience by taking a class or booking them in your quilt shop today!.

Find a Certified Instructor in Your Area

If you’ve already caught the Quiltworx bug, and are interested in more information on becoming a Certified Instructor, click one of the appropriate buttons below. In the USA, Canada and Australia, you will be directed to download a PDF. For Europe, you’ll need to email Ada Honders at Patchwork Promotions.

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Welcome to our newest Certified Shops!

Our Certified Shops are our lifeline to consumers. At first glance, our quilts often seem too hard and even intimidating, but given the right instruction and support, even first-time quilters have completed our beautiful quilt tops quickly. And that’s where our Certified Shops come in…

Since 2010, Quiltworx.com has been committed to building relationships with quilt shops who are dedicated to teaching, selling, and kitting our products. Since then, we’ve certified over 50 shops across the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe! We are thrilled and humbled by the interest in bringing our products to cities all over the world, and are committed to supporting shops and quilters who’ve become addicted to paper-piecing the Quiltworx way.

Please join us in welcoming our newly-certified quilt shops that completed training along side our Certified Instructors in October. Click on the links below to view more information about each shop.

Calla Lily Quilts • Greensboro, NC • 336-763-0528

Calla Lily Quilts is a full service quilt shop offering an ever changing selection of premium quality fabrics, along with books, notions, patterns, batting materials, sewing cabinets, and embroidery supplies, to meet the creative needs of both traditional and modern quilters. As an authorized dealer for Baby Lock, we carry a full line of sewing, embroidery, and serger machines, as well as providing guaranteed repair services and thorough machine training. For your convenience, we also offer professional longarm services to help you finish your quilting projects.

Located in Greensboro, NC for over 10 years, our store features a welcoming and supportive environment where we host a wide range of classes for quilters of all skill levels. When you need help, our friendly team of staff members is always happy to answer your questions, offer knowledgeable product advice, and treat you to personalized service throughout your quilting journey!

Quilts N Fabrics • Altamont, UT • 435-454-3709

Nestled in the foothills of the Uintah Mountains, Quilts N Fabrics is located in Mountain Home, Utah. The shop, established in June 2015 by Deb and Allen Lindsay, offers stunning views of the “Upper Country” in the Boneta-Altamont area. While Allen provides occasional support, Deb is the heart and soul of the shop, which began after a quilting class reignited her passion for sewing.

Deb Lindsay’s Quilting Journey

Deb Lindsay, an artist passionate about various art forms, discovered her true love for quilting after taking a class. Her shop initially operated online but later expanded to a physical space with help from friends and the local community. Deb enjoys working on vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machines, designing quilting tools, and exploring new quilting techniques. She recently achieved her goal of becoming a Quiltworx certified shop.

Today, Quilts N Fabrics is celebrated as the “Best little quilt shop in Utah,” where Deb’s love for quilting shines through in every corner.

Pink Door Fabrics • Frederick, CO • orders@pinkdoorfabrics.com

Pink Door Fabrics was started in 2011 out of a love for bright, modern fabrics. With a background in interior design and marketing, it’s become the perfect marriage to nurture both my right and left brain! I grew up watching my mom sew, and taught myself to quilt in my 20’s using fabrics by Amy Butler and some of Tula Pink’s first lines. I wish I’d held onto more of that fabric! While I love quilts, I also love making bags and admittedly start way more projects than I actually finish. There just need to be a few more hours in the day to be creative! I’m as obsessed with texture and fabric as you are (yes, I hoard fabric, too!) and I hope that our custom-curated selection provides the perfect palette for your next quilting or sewing project. We tend towards the more modern in terms of aesthetic here at Pink Door, and love to put together custom quilt and bag kits that take the guess work out of choosing fabrics online.

We ship worldwide, and love seeing where our pretty packages are traveling! Thanks for helping make a girl’s fabric dreams come true!

We appreciate your business so much.

Sandy’s Fabrics & Machines • Kennewick, WA

509-585-4739

Sandy’s Fabrics & Machines was founded in 1977 by Sandy Votaw, transforming a small 400-square-foot space into a bustling sewing haven. Over the years, Sandy expanded the business by incorporating renowned sewing machine brands and broadening their fabric offerings. In 1997, her husband Frank joined her, further enriching the store’s inventory and reputation.

The business passed through dedicated hands, from Sandy and Frank to Ed and Karen Jarrett in 2012, and eventually to their daughter Elizabeth in 2021. Elizabeth’s lifelong involvement and commitment have continued to honor Sandy’s legacy.

Today, Sandy’s Fabrics & Machines stands as the largest independent dealer of sewing, embroidery, and quilting supplies in the Tri-Cities area. Their mission remains to foster a vibrant crafting community through education, tradition, and creativity.

Sweet Home Quilting and Supplies • Madison, AL • 256-325-1840

As a certified Quiltworx, Kaffe Fassett – loving, and Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics Premier Shop in Madison, Alabama, we’re passionate about helping quilters of all levels. We’re also an authorized INNOVA longarm sales, service, and training center, offering expert services and classes.

From quilting and binding to fabric, wool, patterns, and notions, we have everything you need to bring your quilting projects to life. Preserve your memories with our T-shirt and Memory quilt services!

In 2024, we had the honor of hosting renowned quilters like Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably, Kathy Doughty, and Irene Blanck. Our dedicated team is committed to providing the resources and support you need to achieve your quilting goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, we’re here to help.

If you’re in the neighborhood of one of these Certified Shops, stop in, or shop online! They’re the best place to find kits, classes, patterns, notions and knowledge about all things Quiltworx! Click the button below to find a Certified Shop in your area.

Find a Certified Shop in Your Area

If you’re interested in more information on becoming a Certified Shop, click one of the appropriate buttons below. In the USA, Canada and Australia, you will be directed to download a PDF. For Europe, you’ll need to email Ada Honders at Patchwork Promotions.