Hey Y'all, it's me Gina Tell!! Thanks for stopping by my website, I offer full time Long Arm Quilting Services with 2 Handi Quilter Long Arms for local clients in the Austin, Texas area, PLUS I have tons of clients that mail quilts to me for quilting service. If you are interested in learning more about my services you can tap the image below and read all about how things work, & you can also get on my waitlist! Or, you can find my new YouTube Channel to come hang out with me, read my blog, shop for some of my new merchandise, or scroll down to the bottom of my home page for years & years of photos!
I have been quilting for around 20 years, and when I first started I was terrible! There were no YouTube videos, or Facetime back then, & I didn't know anyone near me with any sewing skills, but since I studied art in college and worked as a floral designer, I always had a knack for design & creativity and working with color, so I was determined to learn!!
I got my first sewing machine when I moved to Texas in 2002, at the time I was struggling to overcome a history of abusive relationships from my teens, and I needed something to focus my mind on.... quilting definitely became my therapy! Everything I know has been through trial and error, since I am all self taught it took me a really long time to consider myself good. I started out with a small Brother sewing machine, a pair of scissors and cardboard rulers, and now I find myself surrounded by industry experts, fancy equipment and shiny new rotary blades, it is a dream come true to walk into my studio daily! I never take anything for granted, and I appreciate every dollar I make because there were times I didn't have any, please know that each client I work with is a friend, and I will never judge you skills and I won't even notice your points. I have people ask me all the time if I quilt for "regular people" and the answer is absolutely! I do quilt for The Fat Quarter Shop, and several industry designers for their new books and patterns, but I love ALL my quilty friends and I hope you will mail me your next quilt!!
I got my first sewing machine when I moved to Texas in 2002, at the time I was struggling to overcome a history of abusive relationships from my teens, and I needed something to focus my mind on.... quilting definitely became my therapy! Everything I know has been through trial and error, since I am all self taught it took me a really long time to consider myself good. I started out with a small Brother sewing machine, a pair of scissors and cardboard rulers, and now I find myself surrounded by industry experts, fancy equipment and shiny new rotary blades, it is a dream come true to walk into my studio daily! I never take anything for granted, and I appreciate every dollar I make because there were times I didn't have any, please know that each client I work with is a friend, and I will never judge you skills and I won't even notice your points. I have people ask me all the time if I quilt for "regular people" and the answer is absolutely! I do quilt for The Fat Quarter Shop, and several industry designers for their new books and patterns, but I love ALL my quilty friends and I hope you will mail me your next quilt!!
Please keep in mind my t-shirts are filled from a third party company and my rulers & bears are shipped by me, so if you place an order with both they will be delivered from different locations and be in multiple shipping packages.
Also, as of January 2024 I will no longer offer international shipping.
Also, as of January 2024 I will no longer offer international shipping.
I designed my binding ruler set for myself many years ago after struggling so much to learn, and I finally had the courage to jump in and figure out how to produce them so I could share my designs with y'all. I have had so many positive reviews and success stories from quilty friends old and new and I know you will love my binding technique once you give it a try! Watch full length YouTube tutorials on how they work! Thank you sew much for your support!
Meet the newest member of the family...
Bunny Tell
Bunny Tell is the little sister to Teddy Tell and you can get the FREE pattern update if you buy the Teddy Tell pattern! You can not make Bunny Tell without the complete instructions found in Teddy Tell pattern.
You can also watch several different YouTube tutorials on all kinds of variations of patchwork ideas. I will show you how to use your favorite fabric collections, scraps or clothes. Memory Bunnies will be so sweet!
Buy the hard copy Teddy Tell Pattern then download the Bunny Tell PDF update for FREE
My online shop
Bunny Tell
Bunny Tell is the little sister to Teddy Tell and you can get the FREE pattern update if you buy the Teddy Tell pattern! You can not make Bunny Tell without the complete instructions found in Teddy Tell pattern.
You can also watch several different YouTube tutorials on all kinds of variations of patchwork ideas. I will show you how to use your favorite fabric collections, scraps or clothes. Memory Bunnies will be so sweet!
Buy the hard copy Teddy Tell Pattern then download the Bunny Tell PDF update for FREE
My online shop
New Teddy Tell Pattern - IN STOCK NOW!
Pattern included instructions to make 14" teddy bears using 1 yard of fabric or patchwork bears using cotton pre-cuts or loved ones clothes. This pattern is beginner friendly but if you have questions you can watch several tutorials on my YouTube channel. I will share tips on how to use your favorite yardage, pre-cuts and clothes, plus a bonus pattern to make your bear a sweet little bow tie. The options to customize your bear are endless and I can't wait to see what you'll make. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel #teddytell #threadgraffiti #ginatell
New Year UPDATE:
As of January 2024 I will no longer offer international shipping. I appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best year ever!!
BIG NEW!! I now have a full line of T-Shirts in my online STORE!! Up until this point I have only sold my services, but I now have a full line of merchandise!! Woo Hoo!! I have been working hard with my BFF Jody to create some unique quilty shirts, and I hope you love them! I am a bit on the sassy side so my designs will reflect that, I have a couple shirts with naughty words, some are simple and sweet, some are a little bit sassy, and some are just as awesome as Austin Texas!
Yep, keep scrolling... I share pictures for days!! haha