Imagine quilting in a peaceful forest haven, where the melody of birds and the gentle flow of a nearby creek create a symphony of tranquility.

In the vibrant world of quilting, where passion and storytelling intertwine, meeting someone like JulieAnn Chavez is truly inspiring. As the owner of The Quilting Nerd, a Deaf-owned and wheelchair-user-friendly APQS dealership, JulieAnn’s journey is stitched with a love for the craft, a commitment to inclusive learning, and a mission to make quilting accessible to all.

Thread Waggle Quilting in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been in business since 2008. After years of running a successful longarm quilting business, Thread Waggle Quilting moved into a commercial space and the APQS Raleigh Showroom came to life!