About

About

Veruschka Zarate, of Pride & Joy Quilting, is an Accomplished Award-Winning Quilt Maker and Pattern Designer, specializing in the technique of Foundation Paper Piecing.

She is a BERNINA and Handi Quilter Ambassador and recently released a New Thread Collection with WonderFil Specialty Threads.

She has been Faculty for many Quilt Conventions such as: The Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon, Road to California Quilt Show, Empty Spools Seminar, The French International Thread Arts Convention, BERNINA Academy in Australia and New Zealand’s Quilt Symposium to name a few.

Her Quilts have received several awards, including: Best of Show QuiltCon 2025, The National Association of Certified Quilt Judge's Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking, QuiltCon's First Place in Piecing, and Quiltcon's Peoples Choice.

Veruschka has been featured in numerous Magazines and Podcasts such as, Art Quilting Studio Magazine, American Patchwork and Quilting, Curated Quilts, Quilting Love Magazine, Fons & Porters& McCalls Quilt & Tell.

She currently presents to Quilting Guilds Around the world and offering Live and Virtual workshops to Quilt Guilds on Foundation Paper Piecing.

A California girl through and through, Veruschka began learning traditional piecing and quilting techniques in 2016. After falling in love with the technique of Foundation Paper Piecing, Veruschka set out to create her own designs focused on subjects that inspire joy, vibrancy, empowerment and encouragement.

Her greatest achievement, however, has been mothering and raising her two young boys alongside her husband, of over 20 years.

For a real up to date on Veruschka's Projects, please follower her on Instagram and Facebook at Pride & Joy Quilting.