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I've long wanted to make this modern winter quilt, since I first saw it several years ago.  I finally got the chance, using soft and cozy flannel fabric from Stash Fabrics. It's Tula Pink's (follow her on Instagram, she's fun) "Holiday Homies" line from Free Spirit Fabrics; the pattern is by Modern Handcraft. Plus, I got the top done in time for a major snowstorm that left 12" in our yard. Here's a closeup:   This quilt measures 60" wide by 72" tall, and is for sale at $300.  Order now and you can choose the fabric for the back! ...

Since I launched my website last year, I’ve had a Google business listing and have received a variety of interesting phone calls. Some people are looking for fabric (wish I carried it!), others are driving through town and want to be sure to hit every quilt shop in the area.  I currently don’t have an in-person retail situation, but do appreciate the calls and jobs I’ve received. We know quilts are often heirlooms and items full of memories. The following are some quilting tasks I’ve completed, all surrounding the death of a loved one:Granddaughter's BedYears ago a grandmother made a...

I last wrote about how I became a quilter, and received a couple comments (thank you!) that didn't get approved until today. Apologies for that inattention. I made my first bags for Christmas gifts in 2019. These were Crescent tote bags with outer and inner zipper pockets. I was intrigued with the idea of making a tote  because I often saw great bag patterns and fabrics while following quilting sites. I feel a lot of quilters enjoy switching over to bag-making now and then. I have gone on to make more of Anna Graham's Noodlehead bags, like the Range backpack,...

Welcome to Creekside Quilt Studio! I'm Tracey Harty and in recent years my interest in piecing quilts has become an obsession. So why not make it my gig? Here's how I got started: Around 1997, I visited a friend in Wyoming who had a quilt hanging above her stairs. At that point in life, I had been sewing toddler clothing and simple Halloween costumes. I was intrigued by her quilt and she said she had made it. I was amazed and wanted to know how a person could do such a thing. She showed me a new book where she...