Celtic Crossing Discount!
As a business owner I have goals. Professional, forward moving goals. To achieve them I work hard, plan ahead, and conduct myself as one would expect from a respectable, qualified individual. But as a girl who loves all things quilty, I squeal in delight, dance around in a manner that would embarrass my children, and act like a 6 year old who just heard she’s going to Disney World when something amazing happens. I mean, we are talking fist bumps, booty bumps with invisible dance partners, and a lot of moves that got retired in the early 2000s. Don’t think about it for too long. My point is, something wonderful has happened and both my professional and uninhibited side are going C.R.A.Z.Y. with excitement!
Celtic Crossing Discount!!
That’s right! Trace Creek Quilting has partnered up with Brittany Lloyd from Lo and Behold Stitchery to offer a longarming discount on this absolutely fun, beginner friendly, and fast quilt pattern!
Brittany has been so sweet yet professional to work with. I half wish, half don’t wish she could see how excited I am for this opportunity.
This spring, Brittany opened Lo and Behold’s second class of her Beginner’s Quilting Academy. Using her Celtic Crossing pattern, Brittany teaches her students everything they need to know to bring their very own quilt to life and then sends them out into the world to bring new and exciting creations. Can you imagine what these new quilters are going to make along their quilting journeys?!
As an extra incentive to finish their quilts, as well as give them an opportunity to see what the longarming experience is like, I offered all of her participants 25% off their Celtic Crossing quilts. But then Brittany asked about the folks from last year’s BQA - several of them have not yet quilted their tops. I didn’t want them to miss out! And then I thought, I don’t want ANYONE to miss out! So, from now until August 1, 2022 ANY* Celtic Crossing Quilt that comes through the studio, whether the maker was a will be 25% off quilting services. Win, win, WIN!
25% off Quilting Services on any Celtic Crossing Quilt that arrives in the studio by August 1, 2022.*
It’s a crazy fast pattern - easy, striking, and my favorite quality - excellent for showcasing that gorgeous fat quarter bundle you’ve been hording. There is lots of time to get one done between now and August 1st so feel free to purchase that pattern now and get started!
*Be sure to check out the details and fine print for our discounts here.
I’ve personally made two Celtic Crossings and each of them has a special place in my life. The first one I made as a thank you gift for an incredible individual name Linda Gustafson. Linda was our daycare provider for the first 3 years of both of my children’s lives. Not only was she an incredible presence in their lives, but also in mine. I saw her twice a day every weekday for 5 years. She was this amazing blend of role model and friend; Linda taught me an incredible amount about parenting and she was a constant sounding board for my day to day life and decisions. She was also someone with whom I had lots in common - we both had season tickets to the theatre, ran our own home based business, and shared concerns about the state of the world.
Unfortunately, late last summer, Linda was hospitalized with Covid. The quilt I had made for her Christmas gift was already done and I rushed it over to the house in hopes that she would be able to use it during recovery. But it didn’t work out that way, Linda did not survive. It’s still really hard to think about. I miss her a lot, especially as my children grow and mature and I wish I had her insight and guidance. But I cherish the time I, and my family, had with her and I know she would be overjoyed to know how much we loved and appreciate her.
Celtic Crossing made with AGF Kismet Fabric, quilted on a microfiber blanket with the Lace pantograph.
The second Celtic Crossing I made was just as special but for a much more joyous reason. The Family Quilt, as we call it, is super cherished because my kids made it with me! My daughter, Ottie, asked if she could make a quilt with me and I was over the moon excited. After we got started, my son decided it looked like a good time and wanted to participate. She picked out the colors, we worked together on the layout and piecing, and voila! We now snuggle under it every evening while reading books. I’m proud of them and they are proud of their accomplishment.
They’ve both asked to make their own quilts next and both have some super creative ideas about what they should look like. Oskar has all sorts of curves in mind and Ottie wants hers to be heart shaped. Yikes, I’ve created some crafty monsters!
PS: Please, I beg of you, forget what you see of the studio in these photos - I’m just trying to capture the kiddos at work so we can remember. Though I suppose remembering how crazy the studio gets will be worthwhile in due time.
Celtic Crossing made with V and Co Ombre Fairy Dust, quilted on a microfiber blanket with Quilting It’s Cornerstone pantograph.
Kiddo approved!
Thanks so much for reading all the way through! This quilt pattern is a special one to me and I can definitely see myself making others down the road. I hope, as many of Brittany’s students complete their own, that it becomes a special quilt for them as well.
Take care and be well. Until next time!
-Lilo
