My mission is to enhance people’s lives through beautiful, meaningful design. All types of design—not just quilts! Check this out! I designed a pair of leggings (also doubles as a high quality Yoga pant!). The printing on the leggings is so incredible—they look like they’re quilted but they’re not! Seriously! It’s hard to distinguish the printed leggings […]
Patchwork Petals sewing party: block 2
We’re on to Block 2 of the Patchwork Petals sewing party with Mister Domestic and me! If you just joined the party, be sure to check out these links: • my process for designing all four Patchwork Petals blocks • the recap of Block 1 • get your Patchwork Petals pattern here and join in on the fun! Now that you’re […]
Patchwork Petals sewing party: block 1
The Patchwork Petals sewing party with Mister Domestic is in full swing! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Mathew’s excellent blog post (with LOTS of Foundation Paper Piecing video resources). You can also read all about my process for designing all four Patchwork Petals blocks here. Are you sewing along with Mister […]
behind the scenes: Patchwork Petals quilt pattern (and sewing party!)
One of the fun parts about being a designer and quilter is collaborating. Collaborating with other makers allows me to be inspired by their work, and also challenges me to think about my own work in new ways and stretch beyond my comfort zone. I’m super excited about my new collaboration with Mathew Boudreaux (AKA Mister […]
The Splendid Sampler II book preview
Have you heard? The Splendid Sampler II: Another 100 Blocks from a Community of Quilters by Pat Sloan and Jan Davidson will be released this fall. I’m excited and honored to announce that I am one of the 80 designers from around the world to have contributed a block to the book. I have to keep […]
RJR Fabrics Blog Hop: What Shade Are You?
Who loves solids? I am a HUGE fan of working with solids, so when RJR Fabrics invited me to participate in their What Shade Are You? Blog Hop, I was in! The invitation came at the same time that I was finalizing my new Butterfly Bunch mini quilt pattern. While the pattern makes 4 butterflies […]
road work mini collaboration with Leah Day
I first met the lovely and talented Leah Day a couple of years ago when I participating in her free motion quilting class at MQX Quilt Festival—New England. I was super excited to see her again when she visited my Quilt Market booth last fall. At Market, Leah proposed that we collaborate on a small […]
making my first softie: Penny the Fish
Quilts are wonderful gifts for babies and kids, but when you can bundle it with a soft, cute and cuddly toy, they’re even better! I’ve been an admirer of Abby Glassenberg of While She Naps and her work for a while. If you’re not familiar with Abby, check out her website for more information about her. […]
last day to vote for your favorite!
Have you seen all of the Sew Many Colors mini quilts around Instagram? If not click here: #sewmanycolors Also, be sure to vote for your favorite here. Voting closes on Saturday, April 15. The top 3 Minis will be showcased on the Auribuzz blog, will receive a fabulous prize package including goodies from Aurifil, Robert Kaufman, […]
secret project part 2 revealed (and a FREE pattern with an awesome contest/giveaway)!
I am so excited to share with you the second part of my secret project (and a FREE pattern along with an awesome contest/giveaway). In early 2016, I designed a mini quilt, entitled So Many Colors, as a donation to the Quilt Alliance annual fundraiser. The theme was “Playing Favorites” and the mini quilt incorporated my favorite […]