Sally Terry  helps
machine quilters with machine quilting education and resources plus, assists professionals grow profits eliminating wasted time & effort with proven systems for quilting, along with vital marketing strategies.  

Don't miss out on our interview with Ann Collet,
Founder of HMQS, find out what is new and
exciting that's in store for you at HMQS this year...

                   

May 6th - 8th, 2010 classes start May 4th in Salt Lake

if you missed it click the audio play button to hear Ann and Sally 
 ...we talk about accommodations, special exhibits, how to register,
classes, prize money and what is NEW for this year....

Don't miss out on our interview with Linda Hamson,
VP of IMQA and Show Director for MQS, 
find out what she has in store for you at MQS this year...

                   

May 12th - 15th, 2010 classes start May 10th

click the audio play button to eavesdrop on Linda and Sally 
 ...we talk about accommodations, special exhibits, how to register,
classes, prize money and what is NEW for this year....

Please forgive, you may be able to tell that Linda's cell phone was
just about to go out, thank goodness it lasted for our interview!
Thanks for hanging in there Linda, it is a great interview....

we just finished this surprise interview with
Bonnie Browning Show Director
for the NEW AQS Lancaster, PA Show
takes us on a tour....

Listen in and find out what promises to be a
truly amazing Quilt Show for 2010...with
more vendors and exhibits and events all
around Paducah...

 Listen to a special live interview

with Bonnie Browning, Show Director

26th AQS Quilt Show, Paducah, Kentucky

your own "Quilt City, USA".

 ...Bonnie gives you complete tour as we talk about
accommodations, special exhibits, registration,
classes, prize money and what is NEW for this year....

just announced...

Hooked On Feathers

by Author & Quilting Instructor Sally Terry

No. 1 Book for 2009

from American Quilter's Society

and Schroeder Publishing

thanks to all of you for making Hooked On Feathers No. 1!

Let the feathering begin!

Hooked On Feathers Book

No. 1 Quilting Book of 2009
by American Quilter's Society

  

go to Sally's NEW Calendar page ...

Machine Quilting Classes are being scheduled now
in Sally's Studio in Paducah, Kentucky...

NEW Terry Twist Pattern Pack
6" try-me Terry Twist stencils or CD

NEW Terry Twist sashing sequence
on the Terry Twist pattern pack page

NEW  Running Threads 2 CD Set
is $5 off...

A wealth of information for all quilting machine
types, from longarm to traditional and just in time
for the Holiday quilts with all those pesky decorative
specialty threads, the NEW 2 CD set Running Threads.

"Hi Sally,  I watched the cd(s) twice now and like it
very much.  The information is helpful and
eye opening.  It is clear, interesting and concise. 
I appreciate you letting me preview it.  My career
background was in training and I can honestly say
it is a very well done production." Marilou Spears

Learn what is affecting your threads and how to
control them for that perfect stitch.

This is practically a class with over an hour of
information for traditional machine to longarm.

Be sure to check out the thread photos at the
bottom of the page for Running Threads the
easy way.

curious about the Hooked On Feathers buzz?
here is a glimpse of what they are saying. . . 

Thank you.. that means a lot to me.. as we all are
our ownworst critic's...  wow.. my quilt posted
on your site...  wow...  thanks you for all your help..
for being my first teacher.. for everything...
Lynn Lockard        

You already have the ability to machine quilt beautiful feathers,
this book just helps you find it. click here for more information 

 Why? 

...after being totally hooked on the sound of that needle
punching through layers of batting and backing on the
most incredibly pieced quilt tops anyone has been
privileged to coax into a "quilt", thought it was time to 
share even more of our treasured passion. 

After all it is my firm belief we all have incredible talents 
and abilities within us all. And, it feels so good when
we actually accomplish things five years ago we would
have never dreamed possible. So, with a never ending
flow of inspirational information, welcome.

And don't be a stranger...let me know what you think,
as together, our online adventure grows.

 

For starters, here you will have the most complete
and extensive online resource for machine quilters--
whether you are just starting out or have advanced
experience. This is my goal whether you are a traditional
machine quilter, shortarm, midarm or longarm. The
pages will be full of fun, excitement and incredible
opportunities to grow your abilities.

Not only will you get help adjusting thread tension,
but real sparks of "creative imagination" with valuable
tips, tricks and techniques.

Real "standing at the quilting machine"
talks and videos.

Also, for many of you there is a another aspect
of your machine quilting, the business side.

"Most quilters love the process and hands-on aspect.
Turning a love and passion into a business should not
be difficult--it should be fun, fulfilling and profitable."

Soon you will be able to tour our extensive articles,
audio and video clips, gallery, blog, online courses,
teleseminars and more. Categories will continually
expand with new information. Sign up for our newsletter 
to receive valuable "Tips, Tricks and Twists". To check
the blog for useful updates just click on the blog tab in
the menu bar above.

For the first time we now offer safe and secure
online shopping.

In addition to that you will find important marketing
tips to assist you in growing your business, plus
powerful strategies to attract and keep your customers.
I know of no other place to get this indispensable information.

Here is a glimpse... 

Terry Twist® - New Pattern Pack Available Fast, Adaptable
Continuous-Line Design
Most of you were only able to get this at the shows. Now it is
available with the click of a mouse. I am working on making
a digital download...it is coming but it may be six months or so.
You'll get effortless designs that are easy to master and quick
to stitch. Receive the Terry Twist machine quilting sequence, 
information, and suggestions.

Marketing Strategies - An portion of this site provides a 
definitive guide to increasing profits for your Professional
Longarm Machine Quilting Business. We focus on eliminating
wasted time and effort, attracting new customers, rekindling
old customers and securing your current customer base,
all with a proven strategies you can put to work immediately. 
I promise making it interesting and profitable at the same time...
just what you need to jumpstart your business.

Then there is the Toy Box where all sorts of tools, gadgets
and gizmos reside. Things often come and go and sometimes
never return. There are surprise discounts for you on many items.

Information: Articles, Resources and Valued Information -
This is where it all neatly comes together for you. Download
valuable articles, machine quilting patterns; plus, get resource
links to help you be more productive, successful and just
plain thankful you found your love in machine quilting.

New Hooked On Feathers - No Backtracking!
The One Feather You Will Use Over and Over -
Eliminate time wasted unstitching, backtracking and
worrisome design challenges turning corners....ALL GONE! 
Brand new feather design uses only one shape - the hook.
We found beginning students were as successful as the
advanced students in hands-on classes. Use it once
and you too will be HOOKED on its' beauty!

Our book is still very popular. Discover exactly what
thousands of the most savvy Quilters already know. It
is the definitive guide to quilting, whether you are a
traditional machine, shortarm, midarm, longarm or hand
quilter... 'Pathways To Better Quilting Book'.    
Midwest Book Review calls this book a "classic". 
A must for every Quilter's bookshelf. Contains 75
quilting patterns; get a system to pick quilting patterns
in minutes, not hours; see how to use only 5 Basic Shapes
of the Language of QuiltingTM for machine quilting.