Longarm Basic: Trimming Selvage
Trimming selvage is a basic step in the quilting process that is often overlooked or not fully explained. Here are my thoughts as a longarmer that may be helpful when deciding when to trim your fabric’s selvage.
Butterfly Garden Quilt, Suzy Quilts
Butterflies abound with the Butterfly Garden Quilt from Suzy Quilts! Flutter on in and see all the different pantographs we have as well as details on the discount we are offering now through the end of August!
Introducing Beach Party!!
Introducing Beach Party! A FREE quilt pattern for subscribers to the Trace Creek Quilting newsletter! A comfortable throw that is fast, easy, and free, this quilt could be your next go to for all those last minute quilty needs.
PSA for Packing Your Quilts
Whether you mail your quilts or drop them directly in our drop box, let's have a quick chat about packing your quilt for delivery to Trace Creek Quilting and how best to protect it from the unexpected.
Upcoming Vacation Time: Lilo OUT!
Vacation time for me is approaching quickly! There will be some frantic packing and then lots of chill time in the sun by a pool. But for you, no frantic antics needed! Read here for how we are still up and running!
Quilting Ideas: Starling Quilt
It’s time to start thinking about quilting those Starling Quilts with our 25% off discount! I’ve got a boatload of examples for you and lots of suggestions to help jumpstart your imagination. We look forward to working with you!!
Sponsorships and Discount Updates!
It’s time for an update and recap of all the sponsorships and discounts we have going on at TCQ! We have at least 3 new announcements and several ongoing discounts worth checking out!
Picking A Thread Color
Picking a thread color can feel tricky, but we have some tips and tricks to finding just the right one for your quilt!
T-shirt Quilt and Memory Quilt Thoughts
We are often asked if we make T-Shirt and Memory Quilts. Unfortunately, we no longer take on these types of projects. Here are our recommendations for finding someone to help!
New Pantos!
Over 35 new pantographs, a refreshed favorites category, and several more changes to improve your pantograph searching experience! Check it out!
Calculating Costs for TCQ Services
With the help of my amazing web developers, TCQ has created a calculator to help estimate the cost of all the services we have to offer! Just plug in the measurements of your quilt in inches and away we go!
Starling Quilt Sponsorship
The Starling Quilt from Suzy Quilts is here and so is the Trace Creek Quilting Longarm Services Discount! 25% off all Starling Quilts that arrive now, through the SAL, and until June. We hope to see yours soon!
TCQ and Suzy Quilts!
I’ve been sitting on two things for what seems like FOREVER and if you know me, you know just how bad I am at keeping exiting news to myself!! Come on in and check out the blogpost I wrote for the Suzy Quilts website AND our discounts for The Cutting Table!
Ruby Star Society Spring Sewalong!
Announcing the details or our Ruby Star Society Spring Sewalong longarming discount!! It’s a bit different than our typical SAL partnership so come on in and read on up!
New SAL and Partnership Announcements
February is the month of LOVE at TCQ and we are excited to announce a new SAL sponsorship and a new partnership with Toad & Sew’s Toad Circle Mystery Sew Along!
Current Discounts and SAL Sponsorships!
2023 is starting strong with 2 excellent SAL sponsorships; Archie from Penelope Handmade wraps up while Garland from Suzy Quilts is just getting started! Check here for all the details, as well as a reminder of all the other excellent events and discounts still happening!
Trace Creek Quilting 2022 Recap
That just about does it for 2022. While I’m super excited to move on to 2023 and all the promises it holds, I’d like to take a moment to look back on the past year at all the amazing things we have been able to do at Trace Creek Quilting!
Week of Thankfulness Giveaway!
Check out the basics of the giveaway as well as photos of all the contributors and prizes we are giving away. But most importantly, read about all the folks who make TCQ what it is and how thankful I am to have them in my life!
Holiday Deadlines and New Sew Along Sponsorship!
Holiday deadlines are fast approaching AND we have a new quilt a long discount to share. The Archie Quilt from Penelope Handmade now through the end of January! Be sure to read all the dets!
Two New Quilt Along Sponsorships and Discounts!
We have two new AMAZING sponsorships and events for you to enjoy! We’ve partnered with Suzy Quilts and Megan Collins to support their recent releases and upcoming sew alongs with some prizes and discounts of our own! Check here for all the details, as well as a reminder of all the other excellent events and discounts still happening!