Jody Meer lives with her husband, Jeff, on their ranch near Antioch, Nebraska. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii where her father was serving in the United States Navy.

 

Jody’s mom taught her to sew at the tender age of 5. She was trusted to use her mother’s sewing machine and her first quilting projects included doll blankets. Her skills improved over time and she is passionate about her time spent quilting. Jody has promised to share a special quilt from her mother in her Featured Quilter Display at the 2025 Chadron Festival of Quilts.

 

Jody has been involved with Quilts of Valor in the Panhandle of Nebraska for over 20 years and has made, start to finish, over 250 quilts for Quilts of Valor. These quilts have been distributed to Nebraska Veterans. Her annual goal is to make 12 quilts for the QOV cause.

 

Another quilting activity that garners Jody’s participation is the annual Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt which she has done for the past 15 years. Most years she completes 2 of these quilts in different colorways.

 

Other fiber arts that occupy Jody’s time include knitting, crocheting, and tatting. Jody stresses the importance of labeling her hand-crafted items.

 

She has many and varied interests which will be evident during her 2 presentations at the quilt show. Her Motto is “Never overthink anything”! Jody’s exhibit at "Featured Quilter" presentation will blow you away! You won’t want to miss it!