Today has been a long time coming… it’s my day to reveal the block I designed for The Splendid Sampler 2 book by Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson. I designed, made and submitted the block in the summer of 2017, almost a year and a half ago! I’m excited to share the process and some […]
4 reasons you’ll love using a wool pressing mat
Even though it’s super rewarding to see my quilt blocks flat and finished, I’ll be honest. Ironing and pressing is probably my least favorite part of quilting. I’m always looking for tools and tricks that make this part of my quilting life easier. I also tend to iron and press while streaming a movie to […]
behind the scenes:
Sasquatch quilt, a special bigfoot commissioned project
About this time last year, I was commissioned to design and make a quilt as a special engagement gift. I love working with clients to design custom quilts that have meaning, so I immediately said yes to the project, and then the project took a strange turn. When I think of engagements and weddings, I […]
behind the scenes:
Lift Up quilt, a commissioned project
This past summer I was selected by a committee of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven to create a commissioned quilt to honor and celebrate women who were being recognized at their 38th Annual Arts Awards ceremony. The commissioned piece, sponsored by Metropolitan Interactive, would not only be on display during the event, but […]
20 modern quilts from the 2018 Modern Quilt Showcase
I was fortunate enough to check out the beautifully curated Modern Quilt Showcase, sponsored by the Modern Quilt Guild. This exhibit was part of the quilt show associated with the 2018 International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston, Texas. Members of the Modern Quilt Guild from around the world submitted their quilts for this exhibit that […]
behind the scenes: Hexie Blues quilt pattern + leggings!
I’m super excited to give you a behind the scenes look at the process of creating my latest quilt and leggings design — Hexie Blues! This summer, as I was brainstorming the design for my second pair of licensed leggings (be sure to check out my first pair: Kona Sunset), I thought a lot about […]
free pattern: October 2018 Aurifil Block of the Month Designer
I’m super excited and incredibly honored to be October’s Aurifil Designer of the Month. I was asked over a year ago to participate and have had a lot of time to think about the theme and what I wanted to design. I finally get to share all of the details and the block with you! This […]
Leaf Peepers
Quilt Along BONUS week 10
How is your Leaf Peepers quilt coming along? If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the introduction of the Leaf Peepers quilt pattern and Quilt Along here. Are you quilting along with Leah Day and me? It’s not too late. Like all of my quilt along tutorials, the Leaf Peepers Quilt Along will always be available on my blog. Get […]
Paducah: Fabric, Quilts and Fun!
(photo: Postcard produced by Ephemera of Paducah, KY) Last weekend I got to check something off of my “Quilting Bucket List”. I visited Paducah, Kentucky! Twice a year in the spring and fall, tens of thousands of quilters and quilt enthusiasts convene in this small city for Quilt Week, produced by the American Quilt Society. […]
By Hand Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to my stop on the By Hand blog hop. By Hand was designed by my friend, Amy Friend for Contempo, a division of Benartex. When Amy asked me if I would make something with her new collection, I immediately knew I wanted to make a Patchwork Petals quilt. The organic nature of the shapes and […]