Jo Ann Blade is an awarding winning quilter and a Certified Creative Studio Trainer who has trained many Statler users. She is a sales representative for the Statler Stitcher, and uses her training as a certified Bernina software instructor to design not only original embroidery patterns but also quilting patterns for the Statler Stitcher.

Jo Ann is a knowledgable and enthusiastic teacher who owns her own successful quilting business. She lives in Sedro Woolley, WA with her family and assorted critters.