March Anniversary Event Information
3-Day Event:
Quiltoni Class: March 27th, 2025
Vendor Mall, Speed Quilting & Much More (Free Entry): March 28th & 29th, 2025


EVENT LONG SPECIALS
- Big sale on in-stock merchandise and fabric!
- AMAZING deals and bundles on Bernina sewing machines!
- Early Bird Pricing on Anniversary Coupons!
Event Schedule
Thursday, March 27th, 2025

Pixel Quilt Class with Quiltoni: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
- About this class: To kick off our March Anniversary Event this year, join us for an exciting class taught by the Pixel Quilt master herself, Quiltoni! During this session you'll learn how to make the coolest sewing machine wall hanging, while receiving an abundance of helpful tips and tricks to transfer over to future projects! Toni is known for her pattern line & book of pixelated designs, fun classes, lectures, and trunk shows, as well as her commitment to content creation on both Twitch and Youtube. You really don't want to miss out on this highly interactive and educational session, so sign up soon!
- Sign up here: https://www.hudsonsewingstudio.com/module/class/585093/pixel-quilt-with-quiltoni
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Quiltoni Trunk Show & Pixel Demo: 10:00 am
Vendor Mall: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Emily Dunlap, Laurastar Expert
- Emily will show you why you need this amazing system in your sewing room in these highly interactive and educational demos!
- Cathy Glover, AQS Certified Appraiser
- Quilt appraisals by appointment or walk-in. Please call the shop or come in-person to schedule!
- Sarah Maylath, Checker Representative
- Check out some cool new checker products and take advantage of event-only deals!
- Tracey's Tables
- Pop-up shop with amazing deals
- Quilt Guilds (TBA)
- Learn about Local Guilds and their upcoming events
Jelly Roll Speed Race and Benefits of the bernette 08 machine with Quiltoni: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fun fact: Toni is the current record holder of "fastest sewer on a domestic machine creating a strip quilt", doing so in 32 minutes!
Vendor Mall: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Quiltoni Trunk Show & Pixel Demo: 10:00 am
Vendor Mall: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Emily Dunlap, Laurastar Expert
- Emily will show you why you need this amazing system in your sewing room in these highly interactive and educational demos!
- Christy Burcham, Bernina Vice-President of Education and Training
- Find out why Bernina is the best in this in-depth History of Bernina presentation!
- Cathy Glover, AQS Certified Appraiser
- Quilt appraisals by appointment or walk-in. Please call the shop or come in-person to schedule!
- Sarah Maylath, Checker Representative
- Check out some cool new checker products and take advantage of event-only deals!
- Edge of Normal
- Sharpening Scissors and Pinking Shears
- Tracey's Tables
- Pop-up shop with amazing deals
- Quilt Guilds (TBA)
- Learn about Local Guilds and their upcoming events
Jelly Roll Speed Race and Benefits of the bernette 08 machine with Quiltoni: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fun fact: Toni is the current record holder of "fastest sewer on a domestic machine creating a strip quilt", doing so in 32 minutes!
Vendor Mall: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Quiltoni (Toni Smith) - Pixel Quilter
Instagram: @quiltoniquilts
Facebook: @Quiltoni
Youtube: @Quiltoni
About Toni:
Toni’s pattern line of pixelated designs teach the basics of quilting while also teaching experienced quilters new techniques and are available in stores around the world. Toni’s book (also available around the world) teaches experienced sewers how to create pixelated patterns of their own. She also travels to teach classes, lecture, and give trunk shows.
In addition to traveling, Toni is also a full time Twitch streamer and Charity ambassador for St Jude and Starlight. So far she has raised over $150,000 for charities. While home in her studio she streams quilting and sewing education. Her Youtube channel has tutorials for pixel quilting, machine education and tips and tricks for all sewers!
Emily Dunlap - Laurastar Expert
Instagram: @orangecatstitches
Brand Facebook: @Laurastar
About Emily:
Join Laurastar expert, Emily Dunlap, as she takes an in depth look at the Laurastar features that bring more joy and better results to your quilting, embroidery, and crafting projects. Whether you own a Laurastar and need tips for use and maintenance or you are considering adding Laurastar to your fleet, this session has something for everyone. Emily enjoys traveling the country sharing her industry tips but she calls the Midwest home. She can’t wait to demonstrate how she uses Laurastar in her own sewing studio, especially because it partners beautifully with her arsenal of machines.
Christy Burcham - Bernina Vice-President of Education and Training
Instagram: @ckburcham
Brand Facebook: @BerninaUSA
About Christy:
Christy Burcham is the VP of Education and Training for BERNINA of America. During her first job as a cashier at BERNINA of Oklahoma City, she fell in love with the sewing community, and has made it her career ever since. Christy loves sewing garments and quilts, but embroidery is her passion. Christy has taught machine embroidery workshops across the United States and has trained other industry professionals in embroidery for the last twenty years. A born-and-raised Oklahoman, Christy is a transplant to the Chicago area, where she enjoys family adventures with her husband and two kids.
Cathy Glover - AQS Certified Appraiser
Instagram: @ckburcham
Brand Facebook: @BerninaUSA
About Cathy:
Cathy is an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, quilt historian, a member of several national and regional quilt and fabric study groups. As a national speaker, she provides various lectures and workshops on polyester, hexagons, crazy and inscribed quilts and others. Cathy was a reenactor specializing in women’s studies and quilt history. She loves to teach beginning quilting, hand piecing, applique and crazy quilting. Cathy is the owner of Prairie Quiltings, LLC., which provides long-arm quilting services, custom t-shirt or memorabilia quilts, and commissioned quilts. She also sells vintage trims/textiles, crazy quilting and sewing supplies. As a quilt artist, she has over 40 years of quilting knowledge and experience.Sarah Maylath - Checker Representative
Brand Instagram: @checkerdistibutors
Brand Facebook: @CheckerDistibutors
Edge of Normal Workshop
Brand Facebook: @EdgeofNormalWorkshopLLC
Website: https://www.edgeofnormalworkshop.com/
Superior service, Heirloom Craftsmanship
Sharpening, Bladesmithing, Woodworking, and Glass Blowing
Just the tip of the iceberg
As a family owned and operated shop, they are constantly learning and expanding their skills. Their goal is to provide the highest quality work in everything they do.

Tracey's Tables
Brand Facebook: @TraceysTables
Website: https://www.traceystables.com/index.html
About Tracey's Tables:
They have all your sewing table needs! Find just the right cabinet or table for your sewing room or business! Tracey’s Tables offers a complete line of unique tables, carts and shelves custom made to fit your specific needs. Their standard white melamine finish compliments any decor.

More Details to Come!