Most people think quilting is cutting up fabric and sewing it back together again. That is actually piecing or applique working. Quilting is when you sew the sandwich of top, batting and backing together. So, what exactly whole cloth quilting? Whole cloth quilting...
This is my latest pattern release – Kitty in the Middle! The pattern is designed with Dear Stella’s Les Chat Noir fabrics. The fabric is scheduled to be released in November. Kitty in the Middle is a wonderful Block a Month or Quilt Along pattern. It has...
Last night, my husband asked me how long quilting has been around. I knew that it arrived in America when the European settlers did. So it must be at least a few centuries old. Not knowing the exact answer, I started to research. (The internet makes it so easy to get...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
My birthday is this week and I want to share the fun with you! I have posted a few new patterns and am working on a bunch more. So help me celebrate and browse my shop. If you see something you really like, put it in your cart and use coupon code OCT2020 to get 10%...
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon updating my shop. It was a minor update, but will make a huge impact for my wholesale customers as well as my customers who prefer paper patterns. All of my patterns in the shop are now available not only for electronic downloads (PDF)...
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