Light, Precision & a Whole New Level: Welcoming Allyson Heidenfelder of Quilt-N-Code to The Handmade Collective 🧵✨

Great quilting starts long before the first stitch.

It starts with the right tools. The right light. And the right teacher who can show you how to bring them all together.

We are thrilled to welcome Allyson Heidenfelder of Quilt-N-Code to the Handmade Collective - and this one is extra special, because Allyson is one of our very own Cutterpillar Shop Partners.

Who Is Allyson Heidenfelder?

Allyson has been sewing since childhood and quilting since college - which means she has spent most of her life building the kind of deep, hands-on knowledge that only comes from years of actually making things.

In 2018, she and her husband took that passion and turned it into something more: they opened Quilt-N-Code, a family quilt shop built on creativity and community. It has been a gathering place for quilters of all skill levels ever since.

In 2025, Quilt-N-Code became a Cutterpillar and GE Designs Shop Partner - a milestone that speaks to the quality, trust, and shared values that Allyson brings to everything she does.

And if all of that was not impressive enough: Allyson is also a certified Stripologist.

Yes, that is exactly as cool as it sounds.

At the heart of everything Allyson does is a genuine love for helping quilters at every skill level gain confidence and joy in the art of quilting. That warmth and encouragement comes through in everything she teaches.

Wait - What Is a Stripologist?

Stripology Rulers are a line of precision quilting rulers designed to make cutting strips faster, more accurate, and significantly less stressful. They are a game-changer for quilters who want clean, consistent cuts every single time.

A certified Stripologist Ruler Instructor has completed in-depth training on how to get the very best results from these rulers - and is qualified to teach those techniques to other quilters.

Allyson is one of them. And she is about to share what she knows with our entire HC community.

What Allyson Is Bringing to The Handmade Collective 💡

Allyson's session is going to be one of the most practically useful sessions at this year's event - especially if you already love your Cutterpillar lightboard and want to get even more out of it.

She has discovered something genuinely exciting: how to combine the power of the Cutterpillar light with the cutting precision of Stripology Rulers. Two incredible tools, working together, to take your quilting accuracy to a completely new level.

In her session, Allyson will show you:

• What makes the Cutterpillar lightboard so incredibly effective for quilters

• How to use Stripology Rulers alongside the lightboard for cutting accuracy that will genuinely surprise you

• How to take your quilting to a whole new level of precision and confidence

Whether you are brand new to the Cutterpillar or you have been using it for years, Allyson's session will show you something you have not seen before.

An Exclusive Discount from Quilt-N-Code 🌟

Allyson is offering the HC community 10% off Stripology rulers, books, and stickers at Quilt-N-Code - plus free shipping on orders over $100.

Details on how to redeem will be shared during the event. Stay tuned!

Follow Allyson & Quilt-N-Code

Check out their shop and community before HC kicks off:

• Website: quilt-n-code.com

• Facebook & Instagram: /quiltncode

• YouTube: @quiltncode

Join Us at The Handmade Collective - June 17-19 🧵

Allyson's session is just one of the incredible experiences we have lined up across three full days of live sewing, creative inspiration, and community.

It is completely free to attend. And if you want access to full recordings, the Elite private Zoom, and exclusive content, the Elite Experience has everything you need.

We will see you there. 🧵✨✂️