Each year, the Modern Quilt Guild curates a small selection of quilts from the show and creates the Best of QuiltCon Traveling Show. Last year I was honored to have my Cabana quilt included in the Best of QuiltCon show. (Did I mention that my quilts travel more than I do!) I was super excited […]
Patchwork Petals sewing party: block 4
We made it to Block 4, the final block, of the Patchwork Petals quilt! 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 • the recap of Block 2 • the recap of Block 3 • get your Patchwork Petals pattern here and join in on the fun! Let’s get […]
introduction: Leaf Peepers quilt pattern and quilt along
Are you ready for a fun project? The lovely and talented Leah Day and I have teamed up on a new pattern with an autumn Quilt Along. Make this pattern with us and you’ll have a beautiful table runner or wall hanging that you can enjoy or gift this fall. Looking for something to spruce up […]
Patchwork Petals sewing party: block 3
It’s time to start digging into Block 3 of the Patchwork Petals quilt! 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 • the recap of Block 2 • get your Patchwork Petals pattern here and join in on the fun! Let’s get sewing! Mathew […]
behind the scenes: Kona Sunset yoga pant/leggings!
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 […]
behind the scenes: the making of the Stone Slice quilt
Funny story about how my Stone Slice quilt pattern came to be: I picked up my geode bookend on a cross-country road trip in 2000. My then boyfriend (Jason, now husband), friend (now best friend) and her fiancee (now ex-husband) drove a 1971 Cadillac Eldorado convertible from CT to Vegas for a friend’s wedding. Everyone […]