RaNae Merrill Quilt Design

Welcome!

I'm passionate about quilting and even more about teaching quilting.

Maybe it comes from being the oldest of six kids—being the big sister, I was always teaching something to somebody!
I was also a pianist and piano teacher for more than 25 years. I have a lot of experience teaching people how to use their hands and all that went into Free-Motion Mastery in a Month.

I teach at quilt shows, guilds and stores worldwide and would love to teach at yours.
Click on "Teaching & Events" above to see my workshops and my schedule.

My Books

Books

Free-Motion Mastery in a Month Book, 2nd Edition

Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts Book

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Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts <BR>1st Edition Update

Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts
1st Edition Update

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1st Edition Update

Magnificent Spiral Mandala Quilts

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