BLOG - From Fabric Store Confusion to Longarm Love: My Journey into Longarm Quilting

Hey there, fellow quilting enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on a journey back to 2016, when I found myself working at a fabric store and stumbled upon the fascinating world of longarm quilting machines. Believe it or not, I had no clue what these magical machines were all about! But little did I know that this discovery would completely change the trajectory of my quilting passion and turn it into a thriving business. So let's kick back, grab a cup of tea, and dive into the story of how I got started with my longarm machine.

Picture this: I'm at the fabric store, happily assisting customers, when suddenly, lovely ladies start asking if I knew any "longarm quilters." I must admit, I was utterly clueless! "Longarm quilter? What's that?" I thought to myself, feeling a little embarrassed about my lack of knowledge. It was high time I educated myself and unraveled the mystery behind these intriguing machines!!

Here's a fun twist! While many quilters adore the process of piecing together their quilts, my heart was much happier when it came to the quilting itself. Honestly, I'd create quilts just to get to the quilting part! So, you can imagine the excitement bubbling inside me as I delved deeper into the world of longarm quilting.

One day, I decided to test my limits and quilt a queen size quilt on my domestic machine. Boy, oh boy, was it a challenge! Not only was it physically demanding, but achieving the desired results proved to be quite a struggle. That's when the light bulb went off in my head—I needed a longarm quilting machine. I was determined to level up my quilting skills and eventually provide clients with impeccable results.

After some research, I bought a second-hand Handiquilter machine. I managed to get it set up in my dedicated quilting space. Little did I know that this decision would open doors to a whole new chapter in my quilting journey.

Since venturing into quilting for clients, I've been truly blessed with a continuous stream of quilting projects. What started as a part-time side hustle has flourished into a bustling full-time business, all thanks to the incredible support and trust of my amazing clients. Let me just say this—I have the absolute best job in the world! Working with your beautiful quilts is an honour and I am incredibly grateful for every opportunity.

Life has a funny way of leading us down unexpected paths. My adventure into longarm quilting began with confusion, but it quickly transformed into pure quilting bliss. From that fabric store to where I am now, I couldn't be happier with the twists and turns of this journey. So, thank you for joining me on this little escapade, and here's to countless more quilts and creative endeavours together!

Sending you warm quilting vibes,

Lyndelle xx