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Judy Howard, Award-Winning Author
Quilt Workshop Facilitator
Founder and Owner of Dorcas Publishing
Owner for thirty years of Buckboard Quilts in Oklahoma City and BuckboardQuilts.com
Judy has 40 years of retail experience operating Buckboard Quilts and Howard Equipment Company and on-line businesses. After founding Dorcas Publishing in 2003, Judy has self-published three award-winning books. Her personal story of passion and bull-dogged tenacity in overcoming insurmountable obstacles has inspired thousands of people through her books as well as in personal appearances.
Oxmoor Publishing Editor Rhonda Richards recently honored Judy by featuring Buckboard Quilts in their book Great American Quilts 2004. Many of Judy’s articles and quilts are showcased in quilt magazines and books.
After graduating in 1966 with honors from Oklahoma Baptist University and doing graduate work at Oklahoma State University, Judy and her husband Bill purchased and operated Howard Equipment Company for ten years. Then, quilting won her heart!
Heavenly Patchwork I and II and Centennial Stitches were awarded Golden Seals as official Oklahoma Centennial Book Projects. Both Heavenly Patchwork I and II received “Best Non Fiction Book” awards in the 2006 Oklahoma Writers’ Federation Inc. Regional Contest in the published and non-published categories. One of her stories appears in Chicken Soup. The Oklahoma City Downtown Library placed Judy’s books in its Oklahoma Room.
All book profits go to non-profit groups that provide charity quilts for orphans, sick children, homeless, elderly, Alzheimer’s and Cancer patients, Aids babies and victims of disasters—all those most in need of the touch of God’s love and comfort that quilts represent.
Offerings
Keynote Speeches, Workshop Topics and Exhibits:
New Beginnings: Pursuing and Achieving God’s Impossible Dream for You: God has gifted each person of every race, religion, creed or culture with unique talents and has a distinctive plan for each. Judy’s personal story of overcoming insurmountable obstacles will inspire you to pursue your dream in order to become all that God created you to be. (For children or adults, 30-60 minutes)
Historic Quilts of America: An educational and breath-taking power point display of historic antique quilts from Judy’s collection of 30 years and museums across the nation. (30-120 minutes)
Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts: Entertaining and educational stories and power point presentation of quilts included in Judy’s three books.(30-120 minutes)
Quilt Trunk Show: In this hand-on quilt show and amusing story-telling session, Judy displays 30-100 quilts. Included are Murrah Memorial, contemporary art and antique quilts dating back to 1838 featured in her books. (30-120 minutes)
Tell me a Story—Children’s Program: This educational program teaches history through the courageous eyes of our pioneer women and includes a display of quilts made by children and adults. (30-60 minutes)
Children’s Quilt-Making Workshop: In this hands-on workshop, children will learn Oklahoma history as they help create small quilts to travel around the state in centennial exhibits. (one hour to four hours)
Creative Writing Workshop: Judy teaches writing techniques tailored for adult or children’s program and includes an actual writing exercise and reading. (30-60 minutes)
Preserving Your Family Heritage: Great for genealogy enthusiasts, this writing workshop helps you organize your family stories and present them in an readable format that will entertain generations to come as it preserves your valuable family heritage. (30-60 minutes)
Networking Magic: How to conduct an Email Blast and make your book an Amazon.com Bestseller: Judy leads you through the process step by step and includes: compiling email lists, bonus gift solicitation and free samples letters, reminders, et al. (30-60 minutes)
Self-publishing for Dummies: Judy discusses the challenges, obstacles, rewards and valuable tips from her personal experience. (30-60 minutes)
Block Buster Book Sales on a Shoe-String: Judy gives valuable pointers in what works and what doesn’t in selling books. (30-60 minutes)
Be Your Own Publicist and save $10,000/month: Having sold 5000 of her first book in seven months, Judy shares her tips on marketing and merchandising, selling, distribution, shipping and publicizing.
Centennial Quilt Exhibit of eighty 22"x22" centennial quilts made by children and adults across Oklahoma to show their pride in our state and teach its history. (Rental is $100/week-end show)
Centennial Quilt Exhibit of thirty small to king size contemporary art quilts with stories, many valued at $5000-$10,000. (Rental is $100/week-end show)
Centennial Stitches—Oklahoma History in Quilts Exhibit of thirty antique quilts with vintage family photos, wedding certificates and Homestead Certificates. Stories are featured stories in books. (Rental is $200/week-end show)
Availability
Gives programs and workshops in Oklahoma and throughout the United States.
Fee
Negotiable
See www.HeavenlyPatchwork.com and www.BuckboardQuilts.com for details on programs and exhibits, sample stories, photos and calendar. To schedule a program or exhibit, call 405-751-3885 or email BuckboardQuilts@cox.net.
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