Bee Creative Studio

Nancy Murty

Mary Wieser

Toni Foster

Bee Creative Studio has become well known for pictorial appliqué quilt patterns in addition to other designs which often put a spin on the traditional. I have been fortunate to work with quilt shops in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing number of shops overseas. So chances are, wherever you go you’ll see one of our designs.

Most days are spent working in the studio creating new quilts, patterns or designing a new collection of fabric. If I’m not at the drafting table or sewing machine then I am probably at the computer answering emails or writing quilt instructions. In addition to my daily Bee Creative responsibilities, I also try and find time to create mixed media artwork. In 2004 I won the Fairfield Master Award for Contemporary Artistry at the International Quilt Show in Houston, TX. To see some of my mixed media art go to www.nancymurty.com.

In addition to quilt patterns, I design for Andover Fabrics of NYC. Andover has been a great partner, allowing me to create fabric collections that reflect my artistic spirit. Andover’s commitment to providing the highest fabric quality has made the partnership a success. Another successful venture with Andover is our block of the month program called the Honey Bee Club. Each year I create a custom quilt design along with a coordinating collection of fabric.

There’s just no way I can do it all so let me introduce you to the wonderful people who help me everyday and on special occasions. Without all their help and opinions I wouldn’t be where I am today.

My husband Paul is quick to offer a helping hand in many aspects of the business, often helping with inventory and order fulfillment. Paul is a great sounding board for my design ideas and his encouragement and support are so integral to the success of Bee Creative Studio.

Mary Wieser:
Mary works in the studio to pull and pack orders and keep the inventory caught up in the warehouse. Mary is also a skilled quilter and sews, machine quilts and machine appliqués here in the studio.

Toni Foster:
Toni has recently joined the team and takes care of most of the office and administrative tasks. Toni is an award wining quilter in her own right and will also be sewing on some of our future projects.

The Davis Family:
My mother, Linda, father, John and sister, Peggy, all come out from time to time to help in preparations for quilt market. Mom and Peggy will help to sew samples or collate the newest pattern. Dad has made the shipping crate, display stands and other accessories for our booth. He also collates the fastest in the family; it takes two of us bagging to keep up with him. Dad also built all of my studio furniture, including drawer units specially built to hold fat quarters and a thread cabinet to hold my many spools of thread.

The studio is also shared with my two cats, Simon and Alex who have even starred in a couple of my quilt designs.