Meet April Noyce of The Quilted Peony

This month in the Longarm League, we published a coaching call featuring April Noyce of The Quilted Peony. I sat down with her to talk about recently launching her business, navigating social media and AI, building a local quilting community when there's not a ready-made group to join, and more.

While League members have full access to the recording of the call, we asked April to share a little more about herself and her business with our blog readers.

Without further ado, let's meet April...

April Noyce, The Quilted Peony

Located: Tuscaloosa, AL
In business: 7 months
Machine and software: Grace Q'nique 21X Elite with QCT 6 Pro
In the Longarm League: 9 months

Where to find April
Website: www.thequiltedpeony.com/
Facebook: The-Quilted-Peony
Best way for someone to contact you for quilting? Through the form on my website.

Q&A

Tell us a little about your business and the services you provide at The Quilted Peony.
I provide computerized E2E longarm quilting services, both edge-to-edge and custom, as well as binding services.

Do you have any advice for someone just starting out with their business?
Be patient with yourself. Have realistic expectations, and never stop learning and studying. Learn your machine inside and out. Attend physical classes put on by the company that sold your machine. Ask questions. Ask for help. Mostly, don't give up.

How did you get started longarm quilting?
My husband purchased my longarm for me as an anniversary gift. . 

Could you tell us about a business "win" you've had?
My coaching call with the Longarm League.

What quilting designs have you been loving lately?
I don't really have a favorite. I like to choose designs that complement the quilt top.

What is your favorite notion for longarm quilting?
My snips.

What's your favorite part of making a quilt?
Watching the magic happen when longarming a design.

Favorite snack while sewing?
Homemade Chex mix.

What other hobbies do you enjoy aside from quilting?
Reading, embroidery, gardening, cooking, journaling and snuggling with my fur babies.

If you'd like to watch the coaching call with April, or are interested in being a guest, we'd love to have you join us! Whether you're interested in starting your own longarm quilting business, or wanting to improve your current business, check out our Rookie Season course! You can see all the details, read about how the course has helped previous students, and get started here.

Thanks so much for talking with us this month, April!