Joanne Hillestad
The Fat Quarter Gypsy Designs
Joanne Hillestad, owner of The Fat Quarter Gypsy Designs, started her sewing journey at the age of 5. Hooked instantly, the love of playing with fabric only grew over the decades.
After 20 years as a database analyst in Corporate America, Joanne decided to follow her dreams and pursue a career around her love of all things fabric.
Combining Joanne’s fabric and her husband Mike’s wire forming ability, the Fat Quarter Pop-Up was born! This handy, collapsible container became an instant hit. In 2018, Joanne acquired the popular pattern line of Swirly Girls Design. Swirly Girls patterns are traditional with a modern flair.
Your retreat registration includes a mini-project session with each instructor. These sessions will be recorded & you’ll be able to watch them later!
Mini-Project:
Sew Organized
Sew Cute! Sew Efficient! Sew Organized! Store your sewing and crafting essentials within easy reach. Eight pockets and a pincushion slide onto a sturdy steel frame. Uses 2 fat quarters or large scraps and stabilizer. Goes together quickly!
Materials Lists, patterns, and kits can be viewed on the Mini-Project page. If you wish to purchase kits, please add the Registration to your cart first. You can also purchase them separately. once your registration is complete.
Joanne in Action
Joanne is such a genius of three-dimensional ideas! If you’ve wondered how she gets so much done in one day running 3 companies, it’s because she doesn’t stand still enough to get an action shot.