Business Spotlight: Meet Julia Ward of Quilting Jules

This month in the Longarm League, we published a business spotlight call featuring Julia Ward of Quilting Jules. I sat down with her to talk about her amazing business growth over the last couple years and an upcoming cross-country move.

While League members have full access to the recording of the call, we asked Julia to share a little more about herself and her business with our blog readers.

Without further ado, let's meet Julia...

Julia Ward, Quilting Jules

Located: Rio Rancho, NM
In business: 2.5 years
Machine and software: Gammill longarm with Intelliquilter computer
In the Longarm League: I did the first Rookie Season in January 2021.

Where to find Julia
Website: https://www.quiltingjules.com/
Instagram: @juliamcteer
Best way for someone to request quilting? Filling out the Book a Quilt form on my website or email me with any questions.

Q&A

Tell us a little about your business and the services you provide at Quilting Jules.
I offer digital edge to edge quilting as well as t-shirt quilts. I also offer finishing services, such as quilt binding.

Do you have any advice for someone just starting out with their business?
Expect the first year to be quiet. Work on getting to know your machine and your process while you wait. Clients will come!

How did you get started longarm quilting?
I had a couple t-shirt quilts longarm quilted and became friends with the quilter. She convinced me that it would be a great business to be at home with my girls. She was right!

Could you tell us about a business "win" you've had?
I'm really excited to be able to compare my work from this year to last year. I've already quilted twice as many this year as last year at this time.

What quilting designs have you been loving lately?
Tread Lightly and Diagonal Plaid Bias Cut

What is your favorite notion for longarm quilting?
A needle with a loop on the end for burying threads: SnagMagic needle. [Fun note: Julia is our third guest in a row to call out SnagMagic needles as their favorite notion!]

What's your favorite part of making a quilt?
The quilting, of course!

Favorite snack while sewing?
I try not to snack near client quilts, I'd be terrified of messing them up!

What other hobbies do you enjoy aside from quilting?
Reading, camping, traveling 

If you'd like to watch the business spotlight call with Julia, or are interested in being a guest, we'd love to have you join us! Whether you're interested in starting your own longarm quilting business, or wanting to improve your current business, check out our Rookie Season course! You can see all the details, read about how the course has helped previous students, and get started here.

Thanks so much for talking with us this month Julia!