Sunshine, happy chatter, and a rainbow of gorgeous quilts – sounds like a pretty perfect weekend, right — that was the scene in my neighborhood this past weekend as we celebrated the 6th annual Connecticut Hang-A-Quilt Day with a pop-up outdoor show! Myself, along with my fellow local quilting friends Christina Blais and Anne Flitcraft […]
Today I want to share quilts from the featured exhibit at QuiltCon 2024, entitled: belonging—the quilts of Jacquie Gering. Reflecting on Jacquie’s impact on my own quilting journey fills me with nostalgia and gratitude. I started quilting a few years after Jacquie did herself. Shortly there after, I remember attending QuiltCon for the first time […]
Being a vendor/exhibitor at QuiltCon 2024 (more above that here), I didn’t have a lot of time to check out this year’s juried quilt show. This was probably the only disappointing thing for me about the entire experience. I did have about an hour to get view the show on Day 4 before the floor […]
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 […]
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, […]
No matter what style of quilting you enjoy — be it traditional, art, modern, or something else — quilting is quilting and we can all learn and be motivated from one another. Enjoy 15 of just some of my favorite modern quilts (plus a few bonus quilts) from QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. All descriptions […]
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: […]
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 […]
Now more than ever while we’re experiencing a pandemic and stay-at-home orders, I’m missing the beautiful water, beaches, sunsets, and sky of Hawaii. If you’re new here, let me let you in on a not-so-secret, secret. I’m obsessed with Hawaii. You can read about it here. A couple of years ago, I introduced my Big […]
Enjoy 24 of just some of my favorite modern quilts (plus a few bonus quilts) from QuiltCon 2020 in Austin, Texas. All descriptions were written by the makers. Prepare to be inspired! Quilts incorporating typography Quilts incorporating curves Quilts incorporating a rainbow color palette Speaking of rainbow quilts—I was delighted to be reunited with the […]