About Me

About Me (Jennifer Downing)

I grew up in a family of professional artists (woodcarvers, painters and textile) and
have been working with fabric since the mid-1970's. My first attempt at piecing a quilt
began with a challenging diamond-patterned block in 1984. I made some mistakes in
the beginning, but I learned from them and have never looked back!

I have perfected my piecing skills to complete feathered stars, challenging
paper-pieced quilts and other quilting techniques. Early on, I machine quilted my quilt
tops on my small domestic sewing machine. I have expanded my skills to include
longarm quilting, which is now the main service I offer in my studio.

I have had the opportunity to work with several brands of longarm quilting machines,
and currently provide my services using a Proto Stitch Wizard. I attend several
workshops and professional shows each year to refine my quilting skills. I also meet
regularly with regional longarm quilters to learn and discuss new techniques in the field.

My love of quilting is further enhanced by knowing I am helping others to finally finish
their beautiful quilts. If you would like to meet me to discuss what I can do to make
your quilt the best it can be, please feel free to contact me.