Busy Busy Bees - June

​With summer now here, all our kids out of school, things planned, vacations to be had, family events, and we still need to hold down our jobs and take care of many other things, (Cars, personal care, etc.)  Check back on my March post for help with managing your time.   I hope it helps!

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​Upcoming Lectures & Workshops
Your support continues to fill my calendar with wonderful guild visits and creative adventures. Here’s what’s coming up next:

Friendship Quilt Guild – Brenham, TX
June 18 – 10:00 AM      Program + Afternoon Portrait Workshop

Johnson County Quilt Guild –Cleburne, TX
Saturday- September 26th - 9:00 - 4 PM
Workshop - Stained Glass Flowers
3309 N. Main, Cleburne, TX   (Near Joshua H.S.) 
Monday - September 28th - 7:00 PM (Potluck at 6:30)
Program: Joy in the Journey

​And so much more through 2027 — you can always find the full schedule at DoreneJoyce.com/schedule

🎓 Quilting Business Academy — Fall 2026 Retreat
We are busy taking reservations in preparation for our 5‑day immersive business academy at Woodland Ridge Retreat in Menominee, WI — September 13–18, 2026.  For more information, watch a replay of our Webinar!
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If you’ve ever dreamed of:

• Teaching quilting
• Selling your art
• Building a creative brand
• Launching a longarm or pattern business
• Or simply turning your passion into purpose

     …this retreat is for you.
Learn more or register for the webinar at QuiltingBusinessAcademy.com. This is going to be a life‑changing week of clarity, confidence, and community.

The Grove NTX Sewing Missions — A Ministry of Hands & Heart
Our new sewing ministry at The Grove Church has officially launched — and what a beautiful beginning! Thank you to everyone who joined our kickoff meeting, stitched Prayer Hearts, and helped prepare comfort items for our community.
This month we are focusing on:

• Prayer Hearts for hospital and homebound visits
• Baby blankets for local outreach
• Quilt blocks for our first group quilt
• Fellowship, encouragement, and joyful creativity

If you’d like to join us, we meet once a month on the 2nd Saturday at the Grove NTX church in Argyle, TX, 10AM to 3 PM and all skill levels are welcome. Your hands matter. Your heart matters. Your presence matters.  

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What’s New in the Etsy Shop
Your favorites continue to shine in the shop — thank you for every purchase, review, and share!
This month’s highlights:

• Stained Glass Flowers Patterns
• Pet & People Portrait Templates
• Undersea Creatures Pattern
• Seasonal Appliqué Designs
• Digital downloads for instant creativity

Visit the shop anytime at: DoreneJoyceDesigns.etsy.com
If you’d like me to feature your finished project in the shop or on social media, send me a photo — I love celebrating your work.

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📌 Pinterest Inspiration BoardsLooking for color palettes, appliqué ideas, or portrait inspiration? My Pinterest boards are growing fast with:

• Quilt color studies
  
• AI‑assisted portrait ideas
  
• Stained‑glass quilt inspiration
  
• Workshop student projects
  
• Faith‑based creative quotes
  

Explore and follow along: Pinterest.com/dorenegayejoyce