Explore the stories, events, and inspiration behind INNOVA longarm quilting
From featured quilters and community highlights to upcoming shows and creative ideas, this page connects you to everything happening inside the INNOVA world.
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Starting a Longarm Quilting Business: What You Need to Know
Starting a longarm quilting business? Learn how to price quilting services, manage customer quilts, improve organization, and download a free intake form.
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Karen Kay Buckley's Award-Winning "Color My World" | INNOVA Quilter Spotlight
Award-winning quilt artist Karen Kay Buckley shares the story behind Color My World, the quilt that earned the 2025 INNOVA Master Award for Contemporary Artistry and the 2026 BERNINA of America Best of Show Award at AQS Paducah. Discover the creative journey behind one of today's most celebrated quilts.
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How to Choose the Best Longarm Quilting Machine in 2026
Choosing the best longarm quilting machine starts with understanding your quilting goals, workspace, and the features that matter most. In this guide, we break down throat space, stitch regulation, computerized quilting, frame sizes, customer support, and more to help you compare today’s top longarm quilting systems and plan your ideal quilting setup with confidence.
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Celebrating Our Completed INNOVA Community Quilts for Quilts of Valor
Our INNOVA family came together in the most meaningful way this year—and now we're thrilled to share the final result. After gathering blocks from our incredible community and telling the stories behind them in our first post, Each Block Tells a Story, both INNOVA Community Quilts for Quilts of Valor are officially completed.
And what a moment it was.Quilting at the 2025 Houston Quilt Festival
During the 2025 Houston Quilt Festival, we had the honor of quilting both community quilts live on the show floor using the INNOVA M24 and INNOVA M28. It was an unforgettable experience—watching these blocks from all over the INNOVA family join together into two beautiful Quilts of Valor. Visitors gathered around as the stitches came to life, and many of our block contributors stopped by in person to watch their pieces become part of the whole.
Seeing Your Blocks in the Finished Quilts
One of the highlights of the show was welcoming INNOVA family members who recognized their blocks as they stopped by our booth. Their smiles, photos, and stories are now woven into the finished quilts, making this project even more special.
A Heartfelt Thank You
To everyone who stitched, shared, encouraged, or simply followed along—thank you. This project was made possible because of you. Every block, thread, and story reflects the spirit of the INNOVA community: generous, talented, and passionate.
Next month, we will proudly donate these finished quilts to veterans through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. We look forward to sharing that moment with you.
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Each Block Tells a Story: Our INNOVA Community Quilt for Quilts of Valor
At INNOVA Longarm Quilting Systems, we believe every stitch tells a story. This year, we asked our INNOVA family to come together in a powerful way to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of America's veterans. Through our INNOVA Community Quilt for Quilts of Valor project, quilters from across the country contributed handmade blocks—each infused with love, gratitude, and personal meaning.
From patriotic stars to intricate patterns of red, white, and blue, every block carries its own inspiration. Many quilters also shared touching stories alongside their work, describing the family members, friends, and loved ones who served our country. These heartfelt messages remind us why quilting is more than craft—it's connection, memory, and tribute.
We are thrilled to share a gallery of these quilt blocks and the moving stories behind them. Together, they represent not just fabric and thread, but a community united in honoring our veterans.
Continuing the Journey
We are so inspired by the incredible blocks our INNOVA family has shared, and this beautiful gallery is just the beginning. Next, we will be joining these blocks together to create our INNOVA Community Quilt, which will be quilted live at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. We'd love for you to stop by and see our community quilt come to life in person - or follow along with us on Facebook and Instagram.
A heartfelt thank you to every quilter who contributed a block to this year's project - your creativity and generosity make this community truly special.
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INNOVA Quilter Spotlight - Dawn Cliff Studios
Jane, her mother Sandi, and her sister Hayley all had entrepreneurial and creative spirits growing up. Sandi owned her own real estate company for 15 years.
Upcoming INNOVA Longarm Events & Quilt Shows
Stay connected with everything happening in the INNOVA community. Our event calendar features upcoming longarm quilting workshops, trade shows, INNOVA demos, quilt festivals, and hands-on training opportunities across the country.
👉 Check back often — new events are added regularly!
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INNOVA M Series
Explore the M SeriesDiscover the INNOVA M Series longarm quilting system, trusted by quilters and proudly recognized as the #1 customer-promoted longarm brand.
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