Marla Morris

Marla Morris is a versatile professional with extensive experience in textile arts and education. As the owner, designer, and teacher at Morris Arts | Ruby Thimble since 2006, Marla specializes in instructing various textile arts, creating sewing and knitting patterns, and producing scripture-based jewelry and custom notions. Marla also serves as a designer and instructor at Joann's Fabrics & Crafts and various fiber retreats, offering courses in sewing, knitting, and beading. In addition, Marla has contributed to community initiatives as an independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils and as a volunteer for the For Life Initiative at Christ Chapel Bible Church, focusing on event coordination and public relations. With a background in education, Marla has worked as a substitute teacher and served as a makerspace consultant for the City of Irving, where curriculum development and adult education training were key responsibilities. Marla's diverse skill set is complemented by formal education, including a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Administration from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a BBA in Marketing from Oklahoma Baptist University.