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
2:00 – 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 | Apr 8, 2025 | Quilting & Fabric
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Spring Fling
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Spring/Summer Tag Sale!
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Our returning summer hours will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am -1 pm.
We are currently transforming the quilt workshop studio to include a collection of curated vintage and antique items for sale/donation. The Spring Fling, hosted here in Old Town Eureka, Mo. (April 15-17th) will kick off a summer-long Tag Sale event at the Great Joy Studio shop, 16 Dreyer Ave. All proceeds for this will be donated to Samaritans purse to help their disaster relief efforts.
Mendy from Missouri Stitcher will also be offering long-arm quilting services for any projects you may have.
Watch our IG Great Joy Studio account for updates on the pop-up Tag Sale and IG and FB J Wecker Friscg account for all fabric details.
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See you soon!
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 10, 2024 | Quilting & Fabric
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Whew and hello!
We are grateful to be completely moved into our new office and workshop location at 16 Dreyer Ave., in Eureka, MO.
Not only moved but managed to make some repairs and dress up the tiny ‘play’ house with a brand new coat of white paint! It is quite the transformation and most of the reactions have been positive. It took a lot of work but at the same time very fun project to watch. All the while as local folks stop by and share quilt related stories I can’t help but wonder . . . where is all of this leading?
For instance, does anything change regarding our office, online shop and workshop space routine now that we’re in an actual retail location? It’s very tempting to invite the community in however, we are still suppose to be working here and we do still have deadlines to meet. The location is right in the heart of Old Town’s hustle and bustle (and noise) so it’s taking a bit of adjusting. In a good and interesting way so far.
Another very positive change that took place over the summer is a connection that we made with a few young energetic high school students from the home school community. They are eager to learn what we do and have been extremely willing to help us get in and organized no matter what the task.
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As promised we are posting our plans and tentative schedule as we know it, to date.
These are the dates in mind for the 2025 workshop schedule and featured fabrics we will be using. Note, there are no firm decisions on each specific project yet. As many of you know our intimate clubhouse setting only allows us seven spaces comfortably or 10 if we hold them at the Eureka Chamber of Commerce as before and these do go quickly. Here are some to consider if you need to make travel plans:
Workshops – Quarterly
• January 9th – 10th – All My Heart Project
• April 10th -11th – Project to be determined
• July 10th – 11th – White As Snow Project
• October 9th – 10th – Queen of We’en Project
Note: These are not listed under Eventbrite and are only available with an email to me direct to reserve a spot: Write to janet@greatjoystudio.com We are working on a google doc and will post this week.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday – open studio hours (10:00 – 1:00)
• Thursday’s we will be working with our Home School workers and students.
• Friday and Saturday offerings will depend on interest:
A.) Introduction to quilting and appliqué. B) Work with volunteers interested in creating charity quilts. C.) Intro to watercolor and drawing
Visitors will need to let me know your thoughts in the comments please. The open hours will allow for short visits with me, Janet and customer’s purchases pick up upon request.
These are subject to change as we learn the interest of our new community.
Closures in the coming weeks/months:
December 6, 26 – 28
January 2 – 4
February 13 – 15
April 17 – 19
July 3 – 5
October 30 – 31
November 1, 27 – 29
December 25 – 27
The hope:
With a little more prayer and consideration over the next couple of months I trust that a sound direction for the coming year will come to light. We would appreciate hearing your interests and suggestions.
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Upcoming events will post:
On Instagram @jweckerfrisch and Facebook Joy Studio-tiding of Great Joy
Great Joy Studio Office
Old Town Eureka, Mo
16 Dreyer Ave.
Parking is available in back.
Please use front door access.
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by Great Joy Studio | Aug 16, 2024 | Quilting & Fabric
Hi Friends!
I’m going to be honest, summer is not my favorite and this one has been has been a little scary. And hot of course. It has been exciting but nerve wracking, a lot of hard work but fun and all the while fulfilling, as I complete the last steps of my entrepreneurship.
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On a happier note, I’m still going! Here’s the latest:
We are nearly moved into our new office and workshop location at 16 Dreyer Ave., in Eureka, MO. Our new hours for visitors are
Thursday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Follow us on Instagram @jweckerfrisch and Facebook Joy Studio-tiding of Great Joy for upcoming mini classes this fall.
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My three NEW fabric collections from Riley Blake Designs, “Pumpkin Patch”, “Old School” and “Press On” are in quilt shops now! Check them out at your favorite local or on line location.
Our Wonderland Workshop for October 4th is sold out. Next one is scheduled for mid January so stay tuned.
Upcoming events:
This weekend it’s off to Hamilton, Mo. and on August 19 – 20 we will be visiting our friends at Missouri Star Quilt Company! Watch for me on Jenny’s Tuesday Newsday and my interview with Misty Doan on her Homespun channel, in an upcoming episode. I am quite excited about this as you can well imagine!
Studio Class: Fused Applique Fall Place Cards – Details to come on IG and Facebook
Studio Class: Vintage Watercolor Color-Mixing Chart – Details to come on IG and Facebook
Fall Quilt Market in Houston TX is Oct. 26 – 28 where Riley Blake Designs will be introducing my new fall collections, one of which is, “Costume Makers Act II” .
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Well, I think that has us all caught up. I hope to see you soon at one of these events or just drop in to say Hello. We have been enjoying meeting folks, swapping quilt stories and sharing creative journeys. We would love to know yours.
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by Great Joy Studio | Aug 30, 2023 | Quilting & Fabric
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Well, I did not expect my fabric journal journey to take a full year to put up my next blog post! However, if you’re following me on Instagram then you have a pretty good idea of what Great Joy Studio has been up to. Five more fabric collections, a White As Snow Winter-y Projects booklet, lots of quilt design and some time to create a few inspirational pieces for church.
So, let me tell you what else is new like our latest collection from our fabric partners at Riley Blake Designs. “Sew Journal” is the name and is currently delivering (or delivered) to shops this week. Of course it is full of the coolest vintage and antique sewing imagery from my own personal ephemera stash. Some of the pieces are quite rare so I am especially glad that we can present this stunning art and can share on fabric and quilts for years to come.
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We used three of the Sew Journal panels and several scraps from all three of my ‘Journal’ collections, Art Journal, Journal Basics and Sew Journal to continue on our book making exploration. In addition I have gathered all of the tiny and interesting trinkets that one tends to collect through the course of a creative lifetime. You know the ones I mean, countless items that just don’t seam to go anywhere but you hang onto just in case you need for that special project? Well . . . we have it! And we want to invite you to join me at our first Sew Journal weekend retreat. Here are the details:
October 13 – 16
Quilt Town USA – Hamilton MO
MSQC Retreat registration click here!
See you there and keep following us on Instagram for inspiration and retreat updates.
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