About Me

Master The Art Of Long-Arm Quilting

Bringing your quilting visions to life through education and innovative rulers

 

Hi I’m Lisa!

I’ve been quilting since 1997, and over that time I feel like I’ve done it all!

I’ve taught, I’ve designed, I’ve created rulers, and launched online courses. 

I feel like there’s nothing within the Long-Arm realm that I haven’t done. 

And I’m so excited to share it all with you!

 

 

 

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To be honest, I kind of fell into it. 
At the time, my kids were young. But I knew as they got older, I needed to do something professionally.
It all started with a part-time job working in the local store. 
I didn’t really know what it all entailed…but I was excited and threw myself into it. 
And while I enjoy piecing and putting together quilt tops - I didn’t really feel like an artist until I started using the long-arm machine. 
It was then I knew I’d found my artistic expression and calling. 

2004 - My Quilting Career Is Launched!

In 2004 I launched Stone House Quilting - my first quilting business.I ran that business for around 7 years, and during that time finished quilts for 100’s of clients (well over 3,000 quilts!). I also finished the annual Christmas quilt for several years for the prestigious Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.

2005 - I become a Designer

In 2005 I started designing and selling paper pantographs online. Since then my portfolio of both paper and digital blocks, borders, fills, and sets have grown to 100’s of choices available through a variety of online outlets including:

2007 - I Become a Teacher

 I started teaching long-arm quilting techniques in 2007. For 19 years I travelled to the top quilting shows in the US and internationally - including Canada, Germany, Switzerland and England. Besides getting to hang with my quilting besties, I would run  live classes at quilt shows, including (among others):

  • Houston International Quilt Festival
  • MQX Quilt Festival,
  • Birmingham Quilt Festival
  • Home Machine Quilting Show,
  • Road to California
  • AQS Paducah

My favorite thing is teaching - I love it when they get the ‘a-ha’ moment!

 

2008 - I Launch Intelligent Quilting 

In 2008, I became a founding partner in Intelligent Quilting LLC, an online retail site for digital and paper patterns. I sold my interest in the business in 2011 to focus on other aspects of my career. The company has grown to over 40 designers with 1000’s of pattern choices and is currently owned by Professional Longarmer Crystal Smythe.

 

2012 - I Design And Sell My Own Rulers

In 2012, the Quilter’s Groove™ Rulers were created. In the last 10 years I’ve created 8 different lines of rulers - with around 50+ rulers in the collection. 

 

 

 

 2016 - I Write a Book

In 2016 I published my book - “Divide and Design”

In the book I help quilters spend less time staring at their project and more time putting their craft into practice. Includes quilt patterns with lots of open space to help quilters practice this technique

 

 

2020 - Quilter’s Groove Design Academy Is Born!

Once the pandemic hit in 2020, I moved things online. I took my most popular course “Divide and Design” and created a 10 week signature program called the Quilter’s Groove Design Academy.

 

 

2021 - Quilter’s Groove Creative Design Society Is Launched!

In 2021, I created a monthly membership for people who had finished my signature course. So I created a community so they could keep learning from me every month.It’s also become a safe space for people who aren’t quite ready for the Academy to increase their skills and confidence

 

  • Graduated from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science with a BS in Textile Management and Marketing. 
  • Spokesperson for Long Arm Machine for 3 years
  • 2016-2019 BERNINA Q-Series Ambassador 

Over the years I’ve won over 100 ribbons for my quilting. Here are some of the highlights:

2006 - I won my first award for Playing Hookie. 

2010 - I claimed my first two “Best Of Shows” with Hula Hibiscus at the AQS Show in Des Moines, Iowa and the PA Nat’l Quilt Extravaganza in Oaks, Pennsylvania. 

2012 - Swan's Song won first place at the Houston International Quilt Festival.

I live in beautiful Chester County, Pa with my 16 year old son, Brody and occasionally the older 2 boys, Brandon and Noah, make it back for a visit!

Aside from quilting, I’m an avid golfer (if I could make my money golfing, I would!) But I’m a much better quilter than I’m a golfer 🙂  (this is me after winning the 2021 Women's Shootout) 

I love to cook! Since the pandemic I’ve gotten much better at it. I love to make chicken piccata. I make my own pasta from scratch (started in the pandemic)

I love to travel. I’m super excited because I’ll be going to Italy in September on vacation to watch the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament. 

When my 3 boys are off being busy, I’m kept company by my two cats - Smudge and Freckles.

Happy Quilting !