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 […]
26 modern quilts from the Best of QuiltCon traveling exhibit
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 […]
15 of my favorite modern quilts (with descriptions from the makers!) from QuiltCon 2018
Enjoy 15 of some of my favorite modern quilts from QuiltCon 2018 in Pasadena, California. All descriptions were written by the makers. Do you have a favorite quilt you saw at QuiltCon (or online from QuiltCon)? If so, which one was it and why? Let me know in the comments below!
quiltcon 2018: my favorite charity quilts
The QuiltCon Charity Challenge is one of the Modern Quilt Guild‘s largest-scale charity projects. This year, guilds and individual members were challenged to create modern traditional quilts using a pre-defined color palette. All charity quilts were returned to the makers and will be donated to benefit a local charity. Here are just a few of […]
modern quilts: designs of the new century
If you are an admirer of quilts, you’ll want to check out Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century by the Modern Quilt Guild. I was really excited to see an advance copy of the book at this year’s Quilt Market, especially since two of my quilts (Cabana and Big Love) are included in the book. This […]
trying new things in 2018
(and a giveaway)!
As 2017 comes to a close, I’m working on planning new patterns, projects, workshops and lots of other new FUN stuff I’ll be sharing in the new year. Stay tuned! The end of the year is a great time to starting thinking about crafty goals for the year ahead. Learning new skills opens your mind […]
recap: The Modern Quilt Showcase 2017
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 2017 International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston, Texas. Members of the Modern Quilt Guild from around the world submitted their quilts for this exhibit […]
behind the scenes of Fresh Quilting Season 2!
Earlier this summer, I did something that I truly was not comfortable with. In the weeks leading up to it, I prepared and practiced for it, but days before the actual event I was bundle of nerves. I stretched beyond what was in my comfort zone and when it was over, it felt great. The experience […]