The CQ Team
Meet the Staff
Everyone at Crafters Quarters is happy to help you however you wish - just ask!
Jennifer “Jensi” Rogers, Founder
Jensi grew up in her mother’s fine art studio and has always been surrounded by all sorts of fun equipment and projects. After college Jensi entered the world of high-tech telecommunications training and education management. Although her exciting career enabled her to travel all over the world, Jensi soon discovered that she sincerely missed her creative roots.
Jensi began quilting over 10 years ago to relieve stress and make holiday presents for her family - and the hobby grew into a passion. Jensi started to yearn for a studio of her own with fun, cutting-edge equipment. Knowing that she would want to share such a great place with her friends, Jensi developed the Crafters Quarters concept!
Come visit Jensi at Crafters Quarters and feel free to ask questions or offer suggestions.
Marc Lisle, Jack Of All Trades 
Marc brings so many talents to the CQ Studio. He has a BFA, is a freelance graphic artist, and also a wonderful ceramic artist. Marc has years of teaching experience in various mediums at several prestigious institutions, such as Pine Manor College and Boston Architectural College. He is in charge of digitizing our custom embroideries and teaching our ceramics workshops.
And did we mention that he’s an ordained interfaith minister? Marc works full-time as a hospice chaplain! What a great mix of Art and Spirit.
Ann Cummings, Studio Associate
Ann has taught quilting and folk art painting for over 20 years. Her specialty is teaching quilting to beginners and non-sewers. Ann owns her own mid-arm machine and is an experienced longarm quilter. Her quilts have been displayed at Images 2009 and MQX 2009. Currently, she is a member of Crossroads Quilters Guild in Beverly.
In 2011 Ann developed “Project Afghanistan” to send quilts to soldiers deployed in the battlefield. She is thankful for the support of the CQ family, which helped her to send 17 quilts within 6 months!
Business Connections
Carmen Morreale, Certified Sewing Machine Technician
Crafters Quarters contracts with Carmen Morreale of CJ’s Sewing Service to do all of our machine maintenance. Carmen’s impressive credentials and technical knowledge have developed over 50 years of hands-on experience working on most brands of machines!
- Certified in Bernina,Viking, Elna, Janome/New Home, Pfaff, and BabyLock machine repairs
- Trained repair technicians for the largest independent repair facility on the East Cost, which earned “Best Of Boston for Sewing Machine Repairs” (Boston Magazine)
- Trained in both the US and Europe
- Received special commendation for technical design and repair procedure improvements introduced at the Viking factory
- Specializes in sergers and vintage machines
- Guarantees his labor for a full year
Carmen loves to use his expertise to fix troublesome machines, while also educating his customers how to avoid future problems. With these type of credentials you can be sure your machine will be in good hands!
Deby Ryan, Expert Alterationist
We highly recommend Deby Ryan of Deby’s Sewing Service for all of your alterations! Deby has over 30 years of experience in alterations and upholstery. She has worked on literally hundreds of custom weddings as well as countless prom dresses, suits, and more. Check out the class list to see when Deby will be visiting the studio next! Come chat with her for free to learn more about how to update your wardrobe and home.
