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Ewa Beach, Oʻahu · Handi Quilter retailer
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An exclusive experience — not a storefront

You don't need more information. You need clarity.

I'm Barb Rubio, owner of Art Quilts Hawaiʻi and a Handi Quilter retailer. I help you look at your quilt, understand what it needs, and make decisions with confidence — thread, density, scale, and design. Real hands-on help, one-on-one, in a home-based island studio.

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Certified Handi Quilter Technicians

Right here in Hawaiʻi — we even travel to your house.

Real Hands-On Help

Personalized, one-on-one guidance — not a storefront.

How it works

Start where you are

Most quilters move through all three over time — come get unstuck, find the right machine, then keep learning.

1

Come to an event

Hands-on clubs and classes, in person in Ewa Beach or live on Zoom. Bring a project, learn your machine, or just get unstuck.

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2

Find your machine

Try the whole Handi Quilter longarm line in person before you buy — with local setup, training, and a technician who travels to you.

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3

Join the library

Short, honest guides for making your own quilting decisions. Start free, then keep the membership that helps.

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Machines

Try the machine before you buy it.

The best way to choose a longarm is to feel the difference in your own hands. Come to the studio and try the whole Handi Quilter line — from the Stitch Sewing Machine, space-saving stationary machines to the top-of-the-line Infinity — with honest guidance and no pressure.

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Moxie Family
Amara Family
Infinity

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Barb RubioOwner · Art Quilts Hawaiʻi
Who we are

“I don't teach step-by-step quilting. I help you decide how to finish your quilt.”

Most quilting problems aren't technical — they come from not knowing what decision to make next. That's the part I'm good at: thread, design, and quilting decisions, worked out on your actual quilt, together. Most quilters don't need more information. They need clarity.

  • Guidance on design options to finish your top
  • Real-world perspective on thread, design, and quilting decisions
  • Longarm and Pro-Stitcher insight based on real use
  • A place to think, not just follow steps
Meet Barb & the studio
The Resource Library

Not a class library. A place to make better decisions.

It's a place to understand how quilting works so you can make better decisions on your own quilts — based on real quilting, not theory.

What you'll find

  • Real answers without a sales pitch
  • Thread, tension, and design insights
  • Pro-Stitcher & longarm reference materials
  • Real examples of how quilts are evaluated and quilted

Who it's for

  • Quilters who want answers and why it matters
  • Those who need help making practical decisions
  • Longarm or Pro-Stitcher users
  • Anyone who prefers real examples over theory

What makes this different

You won't find
  • Long tutorials
  • Rigid rules
  • “Do it this way”
You will find
  • A new perspective
  • Practical decisions
  • Options that fit

“Most quilting problems aren't technical. They come from not knowing what decision to make next.”

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Free Library

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Free forever — collections of guides, patterns and help from Barb.

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No credit card needed. You can upgrade to the full Member Library anytime.

How Do I Quilt It?

Live sessions — bring your quilt.

  • Bring your quilt.
  • We'll walk through it together.
  • This is not a class.
  • A guided session where you see options, understand decisions, and leave knowing what to do next.
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Create digitally

Turn quilting into digital art.

Pro-Stitcher transforms quilting into a creative digital experience using robotic computerized quilting — design, place, and stitch with precision, then make it your own.

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On the calendar

Upcoming events

In person in Ewa Beach or live on Zoom — come learn, share, and get unstuck with your machine.

9NOV

Stripology Workshop – Cutting and Pre Planning

This workshop is free. We had Lynette in October teach us the Stripology ruler and cutting system. Art Quilts Hawaii is a partner store with GE Quilt Designs. We will be offering a monthly workshop on the second Monday of each month in 2027. November workshop is introducing the pattern Soffia that will be a live event on November 20th. Join us for our workshop learn how to plan a Stripology project and cut fabric. The Soffia pattern is not included pattern $12. Give input for our 2027 workshops.

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11NOV

Christmas Gifts & Projects

This workshop is to help and share our Holiday projects. Pillows, placemats, Advent Calendar and more. Barb is making things for the Hawaiian Mission Houses Craft Fair. There are new products in the shop with canvas, vinyl and thread all great for small projects and adding embellishing. Come out and play and make things for gifts or home decor.

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14NOV

Closed to Attend Personal Event

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Education, clubs & training

I help you decide how to quilt your quilt.

We can find the right method of quilting that works for you, or the right longarm machine to help you finish more. Looking to start a business? Longarm quilters are needed on Oʻahu — financing available. Let me help you get started.

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