Introducing Terri Doyle of Gilbert

I was introduced to quilting about seven years ago and was hooked right away.  It wasn’t long after I began quilting that I knew I wanted a longarm quilting machine.  I bought my machine in 2003, and very soon thereafter started quilting for customers.  About the same time, I was introduced to the Arizona Longarm Quilters Guild (AZLAQ).  I served as the Membership Chair for two years.  It has been a great experience meeting new longarm friends and learning from great mentors. 

AZLAQ brought in national longarm teachers, who quickly broadened my horizons for new and exciting techniques.  I started traveling to different shows, both on a regional and national level.  What began as an interest, accelerated to a strong desire and passion to constantly improve my piecing, design, and longarm quilting skills.  I began taking more classes from many more wonderful teachers. 

In 2005, I received my first blue ribbon on a quilt from the Arizona Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show.  From that point on, I have been focused on improving my skills.  My interest lies in traditional/innovative quilts, and I love appliqué in all its forms.  To date, I have won numerous awards from regional and national shows.  My most recent accomplishment was winning the award for the Best Machine Quilting from The National Quilting Association this past June.  I am also fortunate enough to have had my quilts published in On Track Magazine and Unlimited Possibilities Magazine, which included one of my quilts on its front cover.

When I am not quilting, my husband and I can usually be found riding our quads at the Dunes in California.  In the summer we like to take rides on different trails around the state.  We love being in the outdoors.