What is the Studio? My desire is that the Studio is a special experience for you. It's a modern quilting classroom in a "barn" adjacent to my home on the Sammamish Plateau. There are lots of windows for natural light, and the squirrels and jays in the old-growth trees provide our entertainment. We have ott lights for each 6' table, fully-adjustable chairs, 2 ironing boards/irons, and a full quilt wall for auditioning your work. There are two cutting areas, an HQ16 mid-arm quilting machine, and a Brother one-head embroidery machine. The Studio carries a modest supply of notions and fabrics, all for sale.
The Studio specializes in teaching quilt classes to all levels of quilters, from beginning to experienced. We teach piecing, applique, old and new techniques, with an emphasis on completing projects into quilts, rather than adding to UFO stacks. The HQ16 mid-arm quilting machine is available for rent after completing a 3-hr. training session.
Just as important as teaching, the Studio has developed a reputation for creativity in designing and redesigning quilts. Students bring in their work with problem areas or "ruts", and we work together to get a quilt the student is happy with. Some students bring in kits they don't understand, or have special ideas, and we "think" them through together. We all learn and grow at the Studio.
Looking for something new? Take a look at our display of kits, jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm packs, and fat quarters to use with specially chosen books and patterns. Mo is always looking to stay current with the latest quilting news, products, and techniques.
Who is Mo? Mo grew up learning how to crochet, knit, embroider, crewel, needlepoint and rug-hook (oh, okay, macrame too). Then as a seamstress she thought she had done it all. In 1981 she was introduced to quilting and hasn't looked back. She has not sewn a blouse or picked up a rug hook since. In 1986 Mo began teaching quilting and sharing her passion for this craft which has given her so much joy over the years. In particular, her heart is drawn to quilts, patterns, techniques, and fabrics of the 1800's, and you'll see that in the Studio decor. Mo was a teacher at the Issaquah store of Pacific Fabrics for their five years of existence. When the store closed she decided to hold classes in her Studio, and that has been a good decision.
Mo has three grown children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and two dogs, Comet and Blue.