Calico Junction offers a variety of quilting services designed to suit different needs and experience levels. Their Edge to Edge Quilting provides a seamless, uniform design across the quilt, while Custom Quilting delivers personalized patterns tailored to each quilt’s unique features. T-Shirt Quilts turn meaningful shirts into heirloom keepsakes. They also provide Quilt Basting to secure layers before final quilting, Machine Rentals for hands-on use of professional equipment, and Personal Tutoring for individualized instruction. Additionally, Calico Junction handles minor quilt repairs, preserving both the beauty and sentimental value of cherished quilts.
“A tapestry of stories, history, and love stitched into every inch of fabric.”
Calico Junction is a professional long-arm quilting company located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Owned and operated by one of Corpus Christi’s native daughters, the company has been in business since 2012. Calico Junction is more than a business—it’s a living testament to the power of passion. Over the years, its owner has watched generations of quilters come through the doors, each bringing unique stories and dreams. The studio has witnessed laughter, creativity, and even the occasional teary-eyed hug as finished quilts reveal memories stitched within. Calico Junction stands as a beacon for local quilters, offering expertise, encouragement, and a sense of belonging that echoes the history and heart of quilting itself.
Meet Carol Duque: Long Arm Quilter
Celebrating a Life of Community, Creativity, and Compassion
Carol Duque exemplifies the spirit of Corpus Christi through her unwavering generosity, artistic talent, and deep-rooted commitment to her community. Born and raised in South Texas, Carol’s love for quilting blossomed into a lifelong passion, one that has touched countless lives and organizations. She gives back wholeheartedly, offering complimentary longarm quilting services to charitable organizations. The quilts she donates become cherished fundraising items or gifts of comfort, distributed as each organization sees fit.
Building Community Through Quilting
Carol’s journey in the quilting world began when she joined the Coastal Bend Quilt and Needlework Guild in 2012. She discovered that the common thread of quilting not only created beautiful works of art, but also wove friendships among guild members. Her enthusiasm led her to volunteer as a quilt show scribe and to help set up ticket booths for the Opportunity Quilt, raising funds for scholarship recipients. Carol encourages her customers to enter their quilts in area shows, instilling pride in their creations and helping them share their stories with the wider quilting community. Her role extends to welcoming guild members with her signature hospitality and smile, as well as maintaining monthly attendance records, further strengthening the sense of belonging in the group.
Engagement Beyond the Guild
Beyond the guild, Carol is an active member of multiple quilting circles, including the Island Strippers, Sew-Ciety, Three Rivers CAT/NAP, several private bees, and various online groups. She firmly believes in the power of joy, famously saying, “If you do anything for joy, you can do it forever.” This philosophy guides not only her craft but every interaction she has within the community.
A Lasting Legacy
Carol’s story is one of kindness, creativity, and heartfelt dedication. Her legacy reminds us that when you love what you do, your passion radiates throughout your community, leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.