How Long Have You Been Quilting, Rebecca?
I made my first quilt over 20 years ago, when a quilting magazine caught my eye in the checkout lane of a grocery store. I didn’t know anyone who made quilts or taught quilting back then, so I was initially self-taught via books and magazines while working as an interior designer and raising two sons. More recently, I have enjoyed traveling to national quilt shows and taking workshops from internationally renowned teachers to expand my skills. I launched my longarm quilting business in 2020, and I love collaborating with both local and out-of-state quilters to transform their quilt tops into beautiful finished quilts. Click here to find out how easy it is to book your quilt with me!
Are You a Traditional Quilter or a Modern Quilter?
One of the skills that transfers directly from my interior design background is the ability to appreciate and design within a wide range of styles, whether my client's taste is very traditional, ultra-contemporary, or somewhere in-between. I'm comfortable working anywhere along that spectrum and I love the challenge of finding the best possible quilting design to enhance each quilt that comes my way. I'm a member of the Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild and I'm also a member (and the current President for 2023-2024) of The Charlotte Quilters' Guild.
I’m definitely a gadget girl -- my longarm machine is computerized, I design my quilts in EQ8 software and I dabble in machine embroidery. But I still do a lot of hand stitched applique, and I love piecing challenging vintage blocks involving curves, Y-seams, and old-fashioned templates. What really excites me in my personal work is when I’m able to learn something new, master a skill that used to be out of my reach, or extrapolate an historic quilt pattern or technique into the 21st century in a way that feels fresh and relevant to me. It is such an exciting time to be a quilt maker, with access to so many amazing tools, techniques, and gorgeous fabrics!
I’m definitely a gadget girl -- my longarm machine is computerized, I design my quilts in EQ8 software and I dabble in machine embroidery. But I still do a lot of hand stitched applique, and I love piecing challenging vintage blocks involving curves, Y-seams, and old-fashioned templates. What really excites me in my personal work is when I’m able to learn something new, master a skill that used to be out of my reach, or extrapolate an historic quilt pattern or technique into the 21st century in a way that feels fresh and relevant to me. It is such an exciting time to be a quilt maker, with access to so many amazing tools, techniques, and gorgeous fabrics!