Northern Slopes: A Quilt Designed to Cruise to a Finish

by | Jan 30, 2026 | Classes

Northern Slopes is offered in two sizes — 61″ and 93″ — but both are built the same way. The smaller quilt is made from six large blocks, each constructed from simple, repeatable units. The larger quilt uses only five block designs, repeated across the...
Stencils or Templates

Stencils or Templates

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Quilting Tips

First, let’s be clear — these are my definitions, and they may not match industry standards. I think of templates as something you trace around the outside of, while stencils are something you trace inside of. Why did I make both?Honestly — because the cutter does it...
What Is 3-D Appliqué?

What Is 3-D Appliqué?

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Quilting Tips

What better way to describe 3-D appliqué than with pictures? At its heart, 3-D appliqué is a way to add texture, depth, and visual interest to fusible appliqué projects — and solve one of the most common appliqué dilemmas at the same time: How do I quilt this? With...
January 2026 Patterns

January 2026 Patterns

by | Jan 12, 2026 | Quilting Tips

As we roll into the new year, there are some new patterns coming out of the studio. Many of these patterns are ready for purchase, others will be available for pre-order soon. We hope you enjoy them as much as we...
Canva for Quilters

Canva for Quilters

by | Jan 12, 2026 | Canva, Quilting Tips

Last fall, I introduced the idea of using Canva as a tool for quilting. Since then, a few of you gently reminded me that Canva is still pretty new — and some of you weren’t quite sure what it was or why a quilter might want it. So let’s start there. Canva is a FREE,...