It’s autumn here in New England—time for sweatshirts, pumpkins, and apple picking! To celebrate, I’m releasing my latest pattern, Apple Turnover! Apple Turnover pairs perfectly with prints, blender or solid fabric. This pattern is Fat Eighth (Mini and Wall sizes) and Fat Quarter (Runner and Throw sizes) friendly. Grab your favorite fat quarter bundle for […]
Are you looking for online presenters and teachers for your guild guild, group, or shop during this pandemic (and beyond)? Be sure to check out the latest quilt teacher directory: Global Quilt Connection. I’m happy to be announce I’ll be one of the teachers presenting my offerings during their second live, online “teacher meetup” on […]
Today I’m confessing some of the mistakes I’ve made while making quilts. Sometimes you can be creative and fix mistakes. Other times, we just need to embrace these imperfections and learn to love (or just live with) them. In either case, our quilts are handmade and imperfections are just part of what makes them so […]
Looking for a great book for a kid? Want to share your love of quilting with a child in your life? I’ve rounded up seven quilting/sewing related books that are sure to engage! Pick up a copy at your local bookshop, online, or through your local library! The Quiltmaker’s Gift written by Jeff Brumbeau and […]
While it’s only been about five months since it was last safe to be out in groups (in person), it feels like it has been eternity. Attending in-person quilt programs are a great way to learn new techniques, be inspired, and connect with other quilters. I miss it and I know many others do too. […]
Most quilters I know have scrap collections. Since we tend to acquire fabric that we love and cherish, it can be difficult to throw out our leftover scraps. A great way to use up our leftovers and a fun scrap-busting project is making scrappy bindings! HERE ARE A FEW STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT […]
This week on Whole Circle Studio LIVE! I we chat about this week’s happenings in the Studio and I share 7 of my favorite tools and products that make quilt binding easier! Here are links to my favorite products for hand sewing mentioned: 1. Tulip Applique #10 Big Eye Needles Not only are these the […]
This week on Whole Circle Studio LIVE! we chat about this week’s happenings in the Studio and since it’s 4th of July shared two quilt projects that remind us of American Independence Day traditions. Interested in learning more about my Connections block and the Splendid Sampler 2 book? Check out my blog post all about […]
This week on Whole Circle Studio LIVE! we chat about this week’s happenings in the Studio, including giving two virtual online presentations / trunk shows to quilt guilds and teaching. It also happened to be the 2nd annual Connecticut Hang-a-Quilt day, so we celebrated by taking a little field trip to the front of our […]
This week on Whole Circle Studio LIVE! we chat about about some exciting things that happened in the Studio this week AND introduce a new, fun quilt pattern—6′ Foot Ruler Quilt! We even share a major goof up Sheri made while making this quilt for the first time. The 6 Foot Ruler quilt is a […]