Welcome to tierneycreates! Thank you for checking out my blog! I love all things related to handmade crafting! I have an usual first name – “Tierney”. I was named after the semi-obscure actress Gene Tierney – my parents gave me her last name as my first name!
Originally from New York, I moved to the Pacific NW (Seattle) in 1997 and I now live in the Greater Denver Metro area.
In 1999 I began quilting as a distraction from the rainy winters in Seattle. My friend Judy D. convinced me try quilting. I made it through my first quilt, mentored by my friend Judy and the fabulous quilting instructor and author, Roxanne Carter (quiltingwithroxanne.com).
After completing my first quilt, I was not sure if this would be my hobby. Then on a whim, I made a second quilt, this time for my sister, who did not know I had started quilting. My sister received the quilt in the mail and called me with tears of joy and stated: “I did not know anyone loved me that much”. I was deeply touched, now understanding the power of quilts and handmade items from the heart…and I was hooked! Since 1999, I have completed over 150 quilting and fiber projects and I have another 100 projects in “queue” that I hope to make in the near future.
Over the years I’ve evolved from a traditional quilter to exploring art quilting with a focus on improvisational design and storytelling. You can check out my art quilt stories on my Art Quilt Stories page.
Everyone needs a hobby (and furry creatures to hang out with crafting). We all need a diversion from the daily challenges life throws our way.
Fusing textiles and smiles,
Tierney
Feature photo credit: Photo by Daniel Norris on Unsplash
Tierney I love your quilts and am inspired by your designs.
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Thanks Joan!
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T: Congrats on getting your blog out and on your upcoming Etsy store debut. You’re creativity Rocks! And you are inspiring. There is something magical in quilts!
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Thanks so much for your support Michele! You were one of my first friends to get one of my kimonos as a gift so they make me think of you 🙂
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Thanks so much Joan and Michele for your support and readership 🙂
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Tierney it was such a pleasure meeting you and your husband today at the quilt show. Thank you for letting me take your picture by your beautiful quilt! I look forward to reading your blog.
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Thanks Terri! I am honored you joined my readership!t Thanks for sharing my excitement of seeing my quilt hung at such at cool spot at the show😀
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Hi TIerney, I am not sure if you will see this or not here goes…I met you at the Sisters Quilt Show, with my sister Terri. We LOVED your quilt and your enthusiasm!
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Thank you so much😀
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Love this quote….and your website! You create such beautiful items!!!
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Thank you, thank you 🙂
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Thank you!
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I love quilting! Great job on yours!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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First time reader. Enjoyed meeting you last night at the Stitchin Post and sharing your enthusiasm for the art! Hope to be able to read more later.
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Hi there! Great to meet you and thanks so much for checking out my blog😀
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Hey Tierney, I just nominated you for the Unique Blogger Award – https://onwardigo.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/very-mysterious-ice-cream/ No obligation of course, just an opportunity to share your blog with others 🙂 Keep up the great work!
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Thanks so much! I will do a post about it and answer the questions 😀
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Hello!
I just found your blog and love the way the universe works to introduce us to like-minded people. I live in Bend, OR. Just guessing that you might too…or Sisters…or one of the other great CO towns. I am about 2 years into quilting. I will be following your blog now!
Happy Creating!
Valorie
@facetfully on IG
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Hi there! Thanks for reading and connecting- will check you out on IG 😀
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I don’t even quilt but I love visiting your site! P.S. I’m originally from NY too!
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I am honored – thanks! I love when non quilters follow me as that means my blog is diverse enough to interest other crafters (or even non crafters!) Well hello fellow NYer 🙂
(NY is always in our blood!)
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NY is in our blood and even though we moved away 14 years ago, I still call it home. 🙂
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wishing you the best for all your hopes & dreams ❤
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Thanks so much, same to you!
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I look forward to the future of our friendship – our meeting was most extraordinary – there are no accidents. I’m joy-filled and excited Tierney!
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Yes I was thinking the same thing as one of your wonderful panels made into a wall hanging (about quilting sisters) is in my studio – a gift from my friend Judy who taught me to quilt 18 years ago. I always wondered who created that beautiful art in the center of the wall hanging that captured the spirit of the bond of quilting 😀
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Omgosh. I almost named my daughter Tierney after the actress Gene Tierney, too! That’s crazy. – First time to your site and now I’m going to be nosey. 🙂 So far, so beautiful!
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy being nosey, ha! When I was a kid no one could spell or pronounce my name so I wished a had a “regular” name but I’ve grown to embrace my unusual first name and I’ve come across other Tierneys! 🙂
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