
Rhonda has a dream job... teaching sewing fans about the most important 2" piece of steel in the sewing machine - the SCHMETZ needle. She creates programs and support materials that are easy and well organized for fast needle knowledge. Rhonda's proudest professional accomplishment is the 2014 availability of color coded needles to her sewing public.
During Rhonda's SCHMETZ classes, students respond with "a ha" moments and giggles as they learn needle facts. She enjoys sharing needle knowledge in classrooms and sewing shows throughout North America. She travels with the SCHMETZ "Super" Needle - it's 17" tall - and always asks "What's Your Favorite SCHMETZ Needle?"
She published 100 issues of the esteemed SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW. Rhonda publishes the "must read" monthly SCHMETZ newsletters.

Consumer Lecture
Appropriate for Shops & Guilds
Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things - like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down on how this little piece of steel can solve some very BIG problems including broken threads, skipped stitches and puckered fabrics. Your sewing machine is an investment and protection begins by using the very best needle. Lecture is available virtually.
Retailer & Trade Presentations
Customers look to your staff as the experts. They should understand needle systems, functions of needle anatomy, needle types, color coding and clues to change the needle. Class will increase not only knowledge base but increase SCHMETZ sales and the confidence of your staff.
Hands-On Class
Stitch exercises demonstrate how needles, thread, technique and you, the sewist, control stitch quality. A fun, exploratory class.
Coats. Quilts. My Life with the Needle Trunk Show
Take a peek at my favorite coats, dresses, quilts and maybe a sewing flop along with the stories of how and why they were made. From my first job out of college at Vogue/Butterick Patterns to quilt shop management to representing one of the most recognized names in our sewing industry, SCHMETZ, I am grateful for the astonishing opportunities to serve my sewing community. Let me share sewing stories, show stitch projects and introduce you to my sewing world. Can be customized to meet time requirements. Ask about the special 2024 booking rate.


January 5 Macomb County Quilt Guild 6 Northeast Iowa Quilters’ Guild 7 SCHMETZ Snippet Live Ancaster MQG 8 The Sewing Center of Cheyenne 21 Chilliwack Piecemakers Quilt Guild 27 Seams Sew Me 28 Sookie Sews Dream Club February 5 Aurora Sewing Center 8 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 10 Lakeside Quilting Guild 19-22 QuiltCon 23 Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Guild March 4 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 6 Stitch Therapy 10 Quilt Guild of Arlington TX 19 Chestnut Ridge Sewing April 1 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 8 Marshall Putnam Quilters Guild 15 North Shore Quilter's Guild 16 FitNice System 26-28 Flash Sew Creative Expo May 1-3 h+h Fiber & Fabric Craft Festival 5-8 h+h Americas 6 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 14-16 Sew. Create. Quilt. NZP June 3 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 28-1 Bernina University July 1 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 16-18 Hudson Sewing Studio 21 Washington Stars Quilt Guild August 5 SCHMETZ Snippet Live19 Berea Millstream Quilt Guild September 2 SCHMETZ Snippet Live 10 Central Ohio MQG 30- October -2 h+h Americas/Fall Edition Houston 7 SCHMETZ Snippet Live November 4 SCHMETZ Snippet Live December 2 SCHMETZ Snippet Live