Origami Stars

Origami Stars

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Origami Star This month, the EQ8 Block Spotlight was Origami Stars. This is an unusual block for many reasons. First, it is a six pointed star, which makes designing interesting on a square grid. Hexagons, just seem more appropriate when dealing with six sided...
Tail Feathers

Tail Feathers

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips

The Tail Feathers pattern is now in stock! Just in time for the release of Timeless Treasures fabric collection by Chong-A Hwang, “Glow” in November! I hope you enjoy this pattern based upon a wedding ring pattern. The templates are provided. Happy...
Be Bold

Be Bold

by | Oct 8, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Christa Watson’s blog, “How to Make Quilting Your Business” was a huge influence on my decision to become a professional quilt designer. She is one of my inspirations. So this month, when EQ offered a challenge using Bernatex’s “Good...
Rustic Refuge

Rustic Refuge

by | Oct 7, 2020 | Quilting Tips

I love working with fabric companies and playing with new fabrics. The hard part is sitting on the announcement that they have accepted my patterns until they publish the new lines. Northcott has published their Fall Lookbook and Rustic Refuge is on page 34! The...
Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

by | Oct 6, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Today is Giving Tuesday. There are four patterns in my Quilt for A Cause Collection and the associated charities this month: Justice: Facing History and Ourselves (https://www.facinghistory.org/) Never Forget: Tuesday’s Children...