Meet the 2026 Maywood Maker Team

We are thrilled to welcome the 2026 Maywood Maker team! Quilters, sewists, designers, content creators, educators, and more, these talented makers bring creativity, skill, and passion to every project. Throughout the year, we will share their work, inspiration, and tips across our blog and social channels.

Cecilia Ruhl 
Cecilia is the designer behind Wood Lily Studio, creating original quilt patterns rooted in her background in fashion design. A proud Latina maker and educator, she rediscovered quilting during the pandemic and now joyfully shares her love of modern design and teaching. Follow Cecilia online @woodlilystudioptc

Gina Jadelis
Gina is a quilter and content creator whose love of making began with childhood Halloween costumes sewn by her mom. With a background in fashion merchandising and PR, she brings a strong eye for color theory and a love of foundation paper piecing to her work. Now a college counselor, Gina enjoys building community through informative and joyful sewing content. Follow Gina online @thingsginasews

Hillary Cooper
Hillary Quiltberry Hill Designs is a passionate quilt designer whose modern patterns often reinvent traditional blocks through color and improv piecing. A lifelong maker, she believes staying curious and embracing a beginner mindset keeps creativity thriving. Follow Hillary online @quiltberryhill_designs

Natasha Merwin
Natasha is a sewing enthusiast and quilter drawn to bold color and modern design. From quilts to small sewn projects, she loves creating pieces that bring joy, encourage creativity, and celebrate the handmade.Follow Natasha online @nthdegreesewing

Sue Coquillard
Sue is a lifelong sewist and quilter whose love of making grew through years of garment sewing, quilting, and bag-making. Now based in Indiana, she co-runs KateJaneRae with her daughters, sharing creativity and connection through handmade goods. Follow Sue online @katejanerae

Clare Kettering 
Clare is the founder of Bliss Quilt Co., where she designs quilts inspired by color, movement, and playful fabric combinations. After learning to quilt while making a baby quilt, she began creating her own patterns and has not stopped juggling multiple projects since. Follow Clare online @blissquiltco

Tiffany Bynum
Tiffany is the quilt designer behind Straight Stitching, creating traditional-inspired patterns that help beginner quilters build confidence. A former engineer, she blends precision and creativity into approachable designs featuring classic blocks and clear instruction. Follow Tiffany online @straightstitchingquilts

Katarina Pearson
Katarina is the maker behind Oh Sweet Quilt of Mine, specializing in custom sewing commissions like memory and t-shirt quilts. Drawn to bright fabrics and modern design, she enjoys traditional piecing and appliqué as a creative escape from her full-time construction career. Follow Katarina online @ohsweetquiltofmine

Staci Wendland
Staci is the designer behind Staci W Quilts and the voice of Crafty Staci, known for modern quilts with bold color and clean lines. She focuses on creating fun, unfussy patterns that help quilters feel inspired and capable at their machines. Follow Staci online @craftystaci

Maker Alumni Mentor

We are thrilled to welcome back Carol Bright @carolsmilesquilts as a mentor this year. She will provide guidance, support, and inspiration to the 2026 team as they explore new projects and grow their skills.

Stay Connected

Follow along on our blog and social channels to explore the projects these makers create, gain inspiration, and learn from their expertise. We are excited to share the creativity, passion, and community that the 2026 Maywood Maker team brings to every project.