by Great Joy Studio | Jun 6, 2026 | Quilting & Fabric
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Hi there everyone,
This post is a schedule update to say, that I am taking a career break.
Earlier in the year God gave me a sense that something like this may be coming which is why I often include the phrase, ‘God willing’ when making commitments. As many of us know, sometimes He has another plan.
So, please disregard the previous 2026 schedule post as it has been cancelled since late April.
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or disappointments.
So, it’s bye for now but please know that you ALL have been a blessing to my life.
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by Great Joy Studio | Dec 6, 2025 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric, Spiritual, Studio
Late career just starting out. J Wecker Frisch
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Hello Everyone
Many of you have followed, supported and encouraged me throughout the 25 – ish years that I have pursued an (late) art career. And I do mean MANY of you. At first there was so much I needed to learn and you generously shared experiences, your expertise, emotion and just about everything. The memories that came from meeting all of you and those in the industry and are fresh as when they happened. It has been my great pleasure and privilege connecting with fellow creatives, makers and entrepreneurs. Thank you!
This is the first time ever that I may be organized enough to give you my 2026 schedule of events and workshops in advance. Even some of these do not have all of the details worked out however, for planning purposes I wanted to provide what I could.
As I consider the opportunities that I’ve said yes to for next year it occurred to me, hope I can do all of these and is this my first and final tour? Let me put it another way. Those of you who have written to say, “One of these years I’m going to meet you, attend one of your work shops, guild or quilt shop events,” etc., I wouldn’t wait! That is, if we’re to ever meet and have a chat, maybe the time is now? You know what they say, we’re not getting any younger?
2026 Schedule:
• Valentine Workshop January 15 – 16, 9:00 to 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo
• Shop visit at Oh Sew Personal on March 7 at 11:00 – 12:00
• Shop visit – Apple Tree Quilt Shop March 13
• Americana Semiquincentennial Workshop April 16-17, 9:00 – 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo
• Bit N Pieces Quilt Guild speaker spot April 28 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Sew Journal Workshop to be determined
• Christmas In July Workshop July 9 – 10 9:00 to 4:00 both days at The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo
• Garden Of Quilts at Thanksgiving Point in Utah, Artist Special Exhibit begins September 18 – 19
• Artist Special Exhibit continues The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo
• October Workshop Oct. 8 – 9:00 to 4:00 both days
• Artist Special Exhibit ends November 1 9:00 to 4:00 The Maker Studio Space Eureka Mo
God willing these are the events I have committed to and will do my best to honor and be in attendance!
Something new you may have noticed on social media is The Maker studio space in Eureka, MO. This is a one year endeavor that I took on in late September. It is in addition to the Great Joy Studio office around the corner. Makes little sense I realize but I am trying to walk in the limited light that God has given. The outcome is (Part of my exit strategy?) unknown to me but I am trusting that He sees the BIG picture. Stayed tuned, I sense something exciting.
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Fourteen years in, home studio. J Wecker Frisch
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So, if you are local please come by and tell us how we can serve your MAKER dreams and if you’re able to travel here to Missouri I would love to meet you and hear about the art journey that you are walking thus far. Or please use our calendar schedule under Maker tab at top.
Btw – The most recent head shot can be viewed on the RBD Storyboards and it is as recent as I agree to post. Lol
Sincerely, Janet.
Great Joy Studio, 16 Dreyer Ave. Eureka Mo
The Maker Studio Space, 137 S Central Ave Eureka Mo
by Great Joy Studio | Jul 23, 2025 | Collectables, Getting Started
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Great Joy Studio
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Summer Porch Sale continues,
despite the very wet and steamy weather conditions we have been experiencing this season!
Update on our dates:
Our antique and vintage collectables sale will remain a constant, summer long effort to raise money for Samaritans Purse disaster relief. Every Thursday through Saturday between 10:00 and 1:00 at our shop location in Eureka, Mo. 16 Dreyer Ave., you can (SHOP) check us out.
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Items are marked with a suggested donation tag that you can leave/donate with us inside or placed in the after hours box located at our back door.
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Thank you!
by Great Joy Studio | May 19, 2025 | Quilting & Fabric
Hello again from Great Joy Studio.
We have an update regarding a series we are planning of
Summer Porch Sales!
This summer we are hosting three Porch (garage) Sales of vintage and antique items. All proceeds will go to our favorite charity, Samaritans Purse and designated to their disaster relief efforts.
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Porch Sale No. 1
is scheduled for the Eureka Concert on Central event.
Friday June13, 2025
10:00 – 6:00
16 Dreyer Ave
Old Town Eureka, MO 63025
Please come browse the antiques and vintage collections and tour our
Open House,
online quilt shop and office.
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See you on Central/Dreyer!
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 20, 2024 | Quilting & Fabric
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From Our House Sew Along, last block!
You made it! Welcome to your last week of the From Our House sew along hosted by Riley Blake Designs highlighting their Hush 4 low volume designer’s collaborative collection. And if you’re just getting started and want to learn more click here for the details.
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Here is Great Joy Studio’s contribution to the Hush 4 low volume fabric, vintage button illustrations of a warm gray on a soft white ground.
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We are making our blocks for the sew along using some Basics from Riley Blake Designs, Watercolor Swirl and Journal Basics. Our designer alternative block center is SEW easy. It is a raw edge fused appliqué button using our chunky button template.
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Featured blocks were made by Mendy Russell from Missouri Stitcher
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To round out your RBD designer’s tour, please pay us a visit for a tour of our NEW tiny house, shared sew space and office on Instagram and/or Facebook. Built in 1916 and located at 16 Dreyer Ave., Old Towne Eureka Mo.
I hope you have enjoyed sewing along!
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