The Story Behind Harvest Medallion

The Story Behind Harvest Medallion

by | Dec 10, 2025 | Designs, Quilt Along, Shop

A Fall Quilt Designed for Real Quilters and Real Homes I didn’t set out to design a new fall quilt. Truly.I was just teaching a few techniques for another class — freezer-paper templates and quilt-as-you-go appliqué — using this sweet little pumpkin block as the...
Resizing Your Quilt – Part 1

Resizing Your Quilt – Part 1

by | Jul 9, 2023 | Quilting Tips

In the past few years, I have had several requests to make my patterns for quilts larger. Some have asked for wall hangings to become throws, or throws to become full, or full to become king. So, I thought it may be a good time to talk about quilt sizes and how to get...
Chilly Corner

Chilly Corner

by | Apr 12, 2022 | Shop

When fall arrives, leaves fall and reveal woodland creatures. We love to watch these creatures from the warmth of our homes. We bundle in plaid to stay warm, while the snow falls. These are the images brought to my mind when I first saw Dear Stella’s License to...
Panda Paws

Panda Paws

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Shop

Did you know that April 16, 2022 is the 50th anniversary of giant pandas at the Washington Smithsonian Zoo? If you haven’t visited the zoo to see the pandas, it is a must see on your next trip to Washington, D.C. We are fortunate to live so close to the zoo. We...
Sustain

Sustain

by | Jan 25, 2022 | Shop

With snow on the ground here in Virginia, it is difficult to think about Earth Day and spring being right around the corner. But it is.  Yesterday, I saw a seemingly misguided robin. They usually arrive as the harbinger of spring. This poor guy may have had a compass...