Judy Niemeyer is an international instructor, designer, and owner of Quiltworx – Judy Niemeyer Quilting in Northwest Montana. She is known for her foundation paper piecing techniques and quilt patterns. Her quilts and patterns have become well-known among quilters and quilt shop owners around the world. The patterns include many sewing techniques commonly referred to as foundation paper piecing, traditional piecing, curved piecing, strip piecing, and appliqué.

Over the last 15 years, she has created and simplified several techniques for foundation paper piecing that she teaches and writes about in her quilt patterns. Judy’s distinctive approach involves the use of templates that allow the user to precut the fabric pieces intended for use in her quilts. In her classes, she provides instruction regarding a number of techniques that speed up the piecing process, including chain-piecing and curved piecing techniques. Her love for appliqué has also resulted in her classes including appliqué demonstrations by popular demand. In addition, she incorporates instruction on color selection, designing unique layouts of her patterns, as well as providing instruction regarding sewing and overall organization.

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