Quilt Prep: Backing 8” Bigger Than Top
Longarmers all ask for your backing to be bigger, usually 3-4” on all four sides, than your quilt top. Why? Trace Creek Quilting explains the purpose of this extra fabric, and whether or not you can expect the extra to be returned.
Flower Waltz, XOXSEW
TCQ is so happy to have a quilt from XOXSew in and out of the studio for your viewing delight! And if you make your own, we would be so happy to help with the longarm quilting of it! 25% off any that arrive by the end of May.
Hey Quilter, Giveaway and Discounts
Trace Creek Quilting is super pumped to be a part of the Spring 2024 Hey Quilter Event! We’ve partnered with 17 other killer brands to bring you some exclusive deals and giveaways! The event runs March 18-31st, sign up now!
Mirrored Diamonds, Leila Gardunia
Who loves FPP??? Then this beauty is your next favorite project! Leila Gardunia’s Mirrored Diamonds quilt is out now and we have 25% off longarming for any one that arrives by the end of May!
Quilt Prep: Square Backings
A square backing is the very first step in setting us up for success during the longarming process. But what IS a square backing, and just as importantly, what ISN’T a square backing? We cover it all right here!
Hester, Penelope Handmade
Meet the happiest, classiest quilt out right now - Hester!! Penelope Handmade is a ringer for fresh takes on traditional quilt blocks and this one is truly a favorite. I’d love to see one of yours - 25% off now through the end of April!
Quilt Prep: Batting Selection
Selecting batting is just one of the steps in the quilt prep process. Here we discuss the options provided by TCQ, how to get your own selection to TCQ, and the most common questions we see in regards to batting.
Artemis, Alderwood Studio
We’ve got 25% off longarm quilting services on the Artemis quilt, the newest quilt pattern release from Amber of Alderwood Studios. Just get yours here to the studio anytime now through April 15th!
Checkers, Modern Handcraft
An exciting new partnership for you and me - Nicole from Modern Handcraft is now part of the TCQ Family! I was fortunate enough to quilt 3 of her Checkers Quilts and you get 25% off the longarming now through March!
Hello Winter, Sarah Made
Sarah Made has been a long time member of the TCQ family and in 2024 we get to break ALL the rules for those we love. To celebrate the arrival of Hello Winter, we have 25% off longarming on ANY Sarah Made quilt now - end of March!
New, Discounted, and Refreshed Pantos
The Trace Creek Quilting Pantograph Library has been updated with over 55 new pantographs! We’ve refreshed the Favorites and Discount sections as well. Everyone is sure to find the perfect panto for their next quilt!
Planetarium Quilt, Suzy Quilts
Suzy Quilts knows how to pull out all the stops and she’s not holding back for 2024! Planetarium is out in the world and between it’s release and SAL, TCQ is offering 25% off any that arrive now through the end of March.
New Year and New Order Form
We are excited to kick off 2024 with our improved order form! We’ve written individual blog posts to help with the elements of quilt prep and included hyper links in the order form so you can get there quick.
Nebulous Quilt, Toad and Sew
Toad & Sew is always on the edge of the most stunning quilt patterns out there. Her Nebulous is the most recent pattern on which we get to offer you a 25% longarming discount. Now through March 15th!
Trace Creek Quilting 2023 Recap
Happy New Year to all our friends, family, and customers! Before we get too swept away in 2024, here is a fun look back at 2023 and all the magic you and your quilts allowed Trace Creek Quilting to create throughout the year!
Flitter Critter Quilt, Kindred Quilt Co.
We kicked the new year off right with this much anticipated release of Flitter Critter from Kindred Quilt Co! To help celebrate this, we are offering 25% off any Flitter Critter that arrives now through the end of February!
Trailing Star Quilt, Plains and Pine
Quick, easy, and beautiful - the Trailing Star quilt is going to be your new favorite make! And to help, TCQ has 25% off the longarm quilting services on any Trailing Star quilt that arrives now through the end of January 2024!
Corner Booth Quilt Pattern
The Corner Booth Quilt Pattern is out and available! Read to see the kits available from our favorite fabric shops, suggestions for fabric pulls, details on my partnership with the designer, and how to get 20% off!
Denim Pockets Quilt, Tied With a Ribbon
The gorgeous Denim Pocket quilt is here as the Denim Pocket sew along!! TCQ has 25% off the longarm quilting services on any Denim Pocket quilt that arrives now through the end of January 2024!
Star Crossed Quilt, Suzy Quilts
Star Crossed, Star Crossed 2.0, and all its versions are here and we can both give a discount AND get them back to you in time for the holidays! Check out this post for more details and quilting panto ideas!