We’re on to Block 6 of the Shoreline Shells 2023 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along)! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here […]
Shoreline Shells BOM
5 essential tips for fun Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)!
Many of my quilt patterns are constructed using a popular machine sewing technique called Foundation Paper Piecing, also known as FPP. I love FPP because it allows you to create intricate and precise quilt top designs that would otherwise be challenging or impossible to achieve. By sewing fabric onto a paper foundation and using the […]
Stunning Quilt Blocks: Shoreline Shells Showcase #1
We’re almost halfway through the official Shoreline Shells Sew Along and today I wanted to share just some of the beautiful quilt blocks that were made by YOU. I’m so excited to see all of the beautiful seashell and sea glass blocks in progress. Be sure to check out all of the foundation paper pieced […]
behind the scenes: Modern Moths quilt + Wildflowers fabric collection
Hello quilting friends and those who find insects irresistible! Today I am excited to introduce you to the newest addition to my insect quilt pattern series—Modern Moths. This is the fifth pattern in the series, following in the footsteps of the much-loved Bzzzzzz (bees), Dragonfly Dance, Ladybug Loop, and Butterfly Bunch patterns. For Modern Moths, […]
Shoreline Shells BOM
Block 5: sea urchin
We’re on to Block 5 of the Shoreline Shells 2023 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along)! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here […]
Shoreline Shells BOM
Block 4: mussel shell
We’re on to Block 4 of the Shoreline Shells 2023 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along)! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here […]
15 modern quilts from QuiltCon 2023
No matter what style of quilting you enjoy — be it traditional, art, modern, or something else — quilting is quilting and we can all learn and be motivated from one another. Enjoy 15 of just some of my favorite modern quilts (plus a few bonus quilts) from QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. All descriptions […]
behind the scenes:
making the “Journeys Aren’t Straight Lines Quilt”
Last month, I had the honor of having two of my quilts on display at QuiltCon 2023, the annual juried quilt show of the Modern Quilt Guild, in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, I want to share a behind the scenes look at the designing and making of one of the quilts, Journeys Aren’t Straight Lines. While […]
Shoreline Shells BOM
Block 3: olive shell
We’re on to Block 3 of the Shoreline Shells 2023 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along)! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here […]
Shoreline Shells BOM
Block 2: clam shell
We’re on to Block 2 of the Shoreline Shells 2023 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along)! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here […]