Mary Yoder

Mary started sewing at the age of 12, when her mother allowed her to sew on her basic domestic sewing machine. Mary quickly figured out how to put things together and loved creating.

Over 40 years ago, Mary made her first quilt from leftover scraps from garment sewing, backed it with a purchased blanket, and called it a quilt. She continued making quilts but did not like finishing them on her domestic sewing machine. When she saw the HQ Sixteen®, Mary knew it was for her. Once the Pro-Stitcher® came out she added it to her machine and now loves finishing her quilts using Pro-Stitcher along with other free motion techniques. Mary has now upgrade to a HQ Forte® and is loving the extra space it gives her.

Mary has taught different aspects of sewing for over 20 years. She has enjoyed focusing her teaching skills toward the art of quilting and is excited to have joined Handi Quilter as an Educator.

Mary lives in Southern California. She has 4 daughters and 8 grandchildren and loves spending time with them.

Upcoming Events with Mary Yoder

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop – Mountain Home, Arkansas

07/31/2025 - 08/02/2025

Venue Name: Remember Me Quilt Shop

NEW THIS YEAR! For those wanting to know what long arm quilting is all about...join us on Wednesday, July 30,…

The Three B’s: Blocks, Borders, & Backgrounds with ProStitcher (Advanced ProStitcher Hands-on Class)

07/12/2025 - 07/12/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Machine Setup: Two people per Handi Quilter Amara 20 machine Instructor: Annette Look, Handi Quilter Educator * Prerequisite: This class…

Quilting with Confidence: Rulers, Free Motion & Mandalas (Beginners Hands-On Class)

07/13/2025 - 07/13/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Machine Setup: Two people per Handi Quilter Amara 20 machine Take-Home Project: Each participant will create and take home their…

Pro-Stitcher Principles & Essentials for the Experienced Quilter (Intermediate Hands-on Class)

07/10/2025 - 07/13/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Machine Setup: Two people per Handi Quilter Amara 20 machine Instructor: Annette Look, Handi Quilter Educator **Prerequisite: This class is…

ProStitcher 101 – Hands-on class!

07/12/2025 - 07/12/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Machine Setup: Two people per Handi Quilter Amara 20 machine Class Overview Pro-Stitcher is an intuitive, computer-guided quilting system designed…

Long Arm Quilting 101 (Beginners hands-on long arm class)

07/11/2025 - 07/11/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Machine Setup: Two people per Handi Quilter Amara 20 machine Instructor: Annette Look, National Handi Quilter Educator About the Class…

Hands-on Longarm Classes for Everyone – Whether You are Looking or Growing! Snohomish, WA

07/22/2025 - 07/25/2025

Venue Name: Quilting Mayhem

Discover if Longarm Quilting is for You: A 2-Day Workshop Are you Longarm Curious? Ever wondered what those impressive Handi…

Longarm Education Hands-on Workshop – Sparta, WI

07/10/2025 - 07/13/2025

Venue Name: Quilt Corner

Longarm Education Hands-on Workshop Description Join us in person for this hands-on workshop and learn from one Handi Quilter’s National…

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop – San Marcos, CA

09/18/2025 - 09/20/2025

Venue Name: Sewing Machines Plus

Longarm AND Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Workshop Description Join us in person for this hands-on longarm workshop showcasing both longarm and Pro-Stitcher…

2025 Greater San Antonio Quilt Show with Patty’s Sewing Center

09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025

Venue Name: Patty's Sewing Center

Please join Patty's Sewing Center for the 2025 Greater San Antonio Quilt Show where we will be demonstrating the Handi…

Longarm Education Hands-on Workshop @ Moore’s Sewing in Brea, CA

10/01/2025 - 10/04/2025

Venue Name: Moore's Sewing

Longarm Education Hands-on Workshop Description Join us in person for this hands-on workshop and learn from one Handi Quilter’s National…