Hello, I’m Tracey, and this photo was taken just after an early morning swim in the Solent in June 2020. The sea was cold, the sun was out, and the sky was clear - a perfect way to start the day.

My working days are varied. They usually involve some kind of sewing but if I’m not actually stitching, I’m probably teaching someone how to. I enjoy the balance between making and sharing what I’ve learned and both continue to shape how I work.

I’ve been sewing for over fifty years and discovered quilting while living in San Jose in the late 1990s. In 2000, I returned to the UK, bringing a longarm quilting machine with me and beginning what would become my quilting practice and teaching work.

In 2008, I qualified as a judge with the Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles and have judged at many quilt shows, including the Festival of Quilts, the Kuwait Textile Arts Association and the Jersey Eisteddfod Textile & Art Competition.

In 2015, I began working as an independent longarm specialist, supporting quilters, studios, and dealerships across the UK. My focus is on practical, hands-on education and thoughtful use of longarm machines - both frame-mounted and sit-down - across all brands.

Alongside my studio and teaching work, some of my pantograph designs are also carried by Intelligent Quilting, Prostitcher, The Panto Shop, and Sewthankful. These collaborations allow the designs to reach a wider audience while remaining rooted in my own studio practice.

I continue to work with dealerships when requested, offering training, demonstrations, and ongoing support, while keeping my teaching and studio practice brand-independent. This allows me to focus on helping quilters understand their machines, build confidence, and develop skills that translate across different setups and systems.

More recently, I’ve been developing my surface pattern design practice. In 2022, I began a journey to learn more about surface design, extending my love of colour, pattern, and quilting stitches into fabric, stationery, and paper-based design. This work continues to grow alongside my quilting and teaching.

Thanks so much for stopping by the studio and spending a little time here.

Tracey xx