Hello quilting and sewing friends, Last week the tables were turned on me. Usually I’m leading/teaching classes. Instead, I participated and was a student in an all-day workshop hosted by Cotton Candy Fabrics & Quilts. It was a fabulous experience making a really fun, out-of-the-box quilting project and I want to share all about it. […]
Behind the Scenes: Greenhouse Garden quilt
Hello quilting friends (and plant lovers)! Today I’m ready to reveal a behind the scenes look at the new Greenhouse Garden quilt—a block of the month and quilt sew along project for 2024. Early Bird Registration is now officially open. Register here today and save! 2024 marks the fourth year of my year-long Block of […]
behind the scenes: Dual Directions quilt + Chalk and Charcoal fabric collection
Hello quilting friends and fabric lovers! I’m beyond excited to introduce you to my latest project: the Dual Directions Quilt Pattern! If you’re ready to embark on a quilting adventure filled with creativity, ease, and endless possibilities, this is the project for you! Make an easy quilt! This super easy foundation paper piecing (FPP) pattern […]
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, […]
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 […]
behind the scenes:
Botanical Beauties quilt
Hello quilting friends and botanical lovers! Today I’m going to pull back the curtain a bit and share how the Botanical Beauties Block of the Month (BOM) quilt went from idea to finished quilt and pattern. I do not consider myself a master gardener or even someone who has a green thumb. My husband, Jason, […]
adding embroidery
to your quilt blocks
(a tutorial)
Have you ever wanted to add something a little extra to your quilt blocks? I recently started experimenting with embroidery and I LOVE it! It’s an easy way to add custom details to your work. Today, I wanted to share some embroidery tips and inspire you to give it a try. Here are some Best […]
behind the scenes:
Best in Show quilt
My quilt pattern designs are often inspired by current events (if you missed it, check out 6 Foot Ruler). As we’re looking to close out this unprecedented and bizarre year, everyone truly deserves an award for making it through 2020. To facilitate giving out awards, I offer you my latest quilt pattern, Best in Show: […]
behind the scenes:
Apple Turnover quilt pattern
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 […]
3 quilting mistakes I made
(and how I fixed them)
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 […]