Terri Butler, Mama Said Sew, LLC

Miss Terri quilt.jpg — Quilt challenge self portrait

Terri Butler is a quilt designer and pattern writer, celebrated for her expertise and creativity in the quilting community. As a Studio 180 Design Certified Instructor, she enthusiastically shares her quilting knowledge with students and enthusiasts. Her unique style and innovative designs have been featured in numerous quilt magazines.
Terri's sewing journey began at the age of six, honing her skills at her family's sewing factory for many years. In 2008, she found her calling in quilting. She has designed quilts for esteemed fabric designers like Stephanie Sliwinski of Fancy That Design House & Co and Jackie MacDonald of Sweetfire Road, both for Moda Fabrics. Additionally, she has created patterns for QT Fabrics and The World of Susybee, a Clothworks brand.
In 2024, Terri directed her focus to OBW quilted jackets and developed a "template" that serves as a canvas for creating these unique quilted jackets.
Terri maintains a strong online presence through her website, Mama Said Sew LLC, and engages with her community via her Facebook page, Mama Said Sew-Terri Butler, and Instagram account, mama_said_sew_terri_butler. In collaboration with Jackie O'Brien of If These Threads Could Talk, Terri designs matching OBW jackets to complement Jackie's OBW quilts. They share their creative projects on their joint Facebook page, "Mama Said These Threads Could Talk."

Unlike many quilters, I am NOT a fabric collector. I love fabric, but have ZERO need to own it ALL. I do have an ENORMOUS love of sewing tools and equipment. I can hardly pass up a new gadget or product, BUT, if I do not fall in LOVE with it, it is GONE! Having a background in industrial sewing, I know quality equipment, and do not waste my time with things that do not live up to the hype. When it comes to my sewing machine, my favorite is my Singer 301.

Studio 180 Designs Graduation Day

At the beginning of my quilting journey, a good friend suggested I start my quilting tool arsenal with the Tucker Trimmer™. I was hooked after I purchased my next tool from Studio 180, the V-Block™. Eventually I acquired every Studio 180 tool and it seemed a logical next step to become a certified Studio 180 instructor. My dream came true in February 2020.

I currently teach Tucker University, a series of classes featuring Studio 180 tools. I design small projects for my students to practice using their new tools, and post them from time to time as free downloads available here.

Deb even liked my little machine, she used it to whip up a quick sample during our training class.

Here I am at Quilt Market

One of the greatest opportunities I’ve ever had is to design and make sample quilts for The World of Susybee. Quilts I’ve designed using their adorable fabric panels have been displayed in the Susybee booth at International Quilt Market. In Schoolhouse sessions at Quilt Market, I’ve shared my designs showing fun ways to use a panel. 2021 virtual schoolhouse video here.
Thank you Glynis

publication pic.jpg — Check out the Featured Page to see my quilts published in Quilter’s World magazine, and special issue books from Annie’s publishing.

My heartfelt wish is that everyone finds something in life that makes them as happy as I am when I am quilting.

Happy Stitching