Julia Graves’ passion for sewing began at age ten and has blossomed into a lifelong love affair with fabric, color, and creativity. Her unique apprenticeship involved making a quilt for each of her 35 nieces and nephews, which not only honed her quilting skills but expanded her color repertoire. Julia is especially known for infusing color insights into her classes, where she encourages students to experiment and push boundaries. As an Artist in Residence at Empty Spools Seminars in 2019 and subsequent faculty member, Julia further cemented her place as a respected educator. She’s the owner of Special Occasion Quilts LLC, where she creates custom quilts and commissions, and she enjoys sharing her passion for quilting worldwide through teaching and longarm services.