Hello, quilting friends. I’ve missed you.
If you’ve reached out over the past few weeks and wondered why things felt quiet at Calico Junction, here’s the honest answer: both of my longarm machines went down at the same time, and getting them back to full health turned into a longer road than any of us expected. I held off on taking new projects because I never want to promise you something I can’t deliver with the care your quilts deserve.
Now for the wonderful news: both machines are humming again, fully repaired and running beautifully. The studio is open, and I am so ready to get back to doing what I love — finishing your quilts.
Thank you for your patience
To everyone who waited, checked in, and kept a quilt top set aside for me — thank you. This little business runs on trust, and yours means the world to me. From our hands to your heart has always been more than a tagline. It’s a promise, and I’m grateful you’ve let me keep it.
Let’s talk holiday projects
The timing could not be better. This is the season of handmade gifts and quilts made to be treasured, and I would love to help you cross a few off your list:
- Edge-to-edge and custom longarm quilting to finish that top you’ve been piecing
- T-shirt and memory quilts — a gift that turns old jerseys, baby clothes, or a loved one’s shirts into something a family keeps forever
- Basting, binding, and the little finishing touches that make a quilt feel complete
The holidays are always my busiest and most joyful stretch of the year, so if you have a project you’re hoping to give as a gift, send your top my way soon and let’s make a plan together. I’d always rather give your quilt the attention it deserves than rush it out the door.
Near or far, I’ve got you
Not local? That’s perfectly okay. Quilts can be shipped to me from anywhere and shipped right back to you, so distance is never a reason to leave a beautiful top unfinished.
And if there’s a quilter in your life who already has everything, a Calico Junction gift certificate — available in any amount — is a thoughtful way to give them the gift of a beautifully finished quilt.
Ready to get started? Reach out through calicojunctionquilting.com and tell me about your project — I’d truly love to hear what you’re working on. And if you’d like finishing tips and studio news like this delivered right to your inbox, subscribe below. I’ll only ever share things I think will help you on your quilting journey.
It’s good to be back. Let’s finish something beautiful together.
With love and thread,
Carol