I have some very exciting news to share: two of my textile wall art pieces (also known as quilts) are now part of the State of Connecticut’s art collection and are on display at the Elihu Burritt Library at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. As a lifelong Connecticut resident, this feels like a […]
In the Studio Episode 4: Fabric Design from Quilts
The latest episode of In the Studio is here! In this video update, I’m sharing a little about my approach to turning my quilt designs into fabric design. About three years ago, I started exploring ways to design fabric, without going the traditional route of designing a fabric collection for a fabric manufactuer. Instead, I […]
In the Studio Episode 3: My Favorite Tools + Tips for Basting a Quilt
It’s time for In the Studio Episode 3, and this week I’m sharing some of my favorite tools and tips for pin basting a quilt. I’ve been doing a lot of basting lately, and I’ve been using the same simple setup for years: a tabletop, some clamps, and curved quilting pins. I used to baste […]
In the Studio Episode 2: Quilting Updates + Capturing a LOT of Lint!
It’s time for In the Studio Episode 2, with a few quilting updates, a finished quilt top, a sneak peek at what I’m quilting now, and my latest discovery: just how much lint a tiny air purifier can capture in a quilting studio! I also show you something I added to my studio that I’ve […]
In the Studio Episode 1: Rachel Bunny Mellon/Oak Spring Garden Foundation Quilt + More
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the Studio making progress on my Rachel Bunny Mellon/Oak Spring Garden Foundation project, so I thought I’d turn on the camera and give you a quick studio update! In this video, I’m sharing a little bit about the progress I’ve made on a special commission quilt using […]