Have you even been holding a quilt or have it draped across your lap and think hmmm…this would be a pretty dress!
I certainly have. So, today I’m going to do act on that thought…
Have you even been holding a quilt or have it draped across your lap and think hmmm…this would be a pretty dress!
I certainly have. So, today I’m going to do act on that thought…
Today is the day! I’m so very excited to share another new pattern with you. I’m especially excited about this one not only because I love the simple design, but because of the great success and beautiful quilts that came out of the pre-release testing!
I really think you’re going to enjoy the endless possibilities of my newest pattern, Hypersonic. It involves a little bit of cutting, but this quilt comes together quickly and the results are stunning. No matter what size you choose— baby, throw, or twin sizes, you’ll love this quilt. Take a look and let me know what you think! (Continue reading…)
Today I am so excited to share my latest pattern release with you! There’s no better description of my blog recently than “the calm before the storm.” Things have been pretty quiet around the here on the front end of things lately, which is not normal for me. But behind the scenes, I’ve been madly sewing, designing, testing, and prepping! Bloctopus is one of THREE patterns that will be releasing in the next month along with a few exciting guest appearances by me on other platforms (I’ll be sure to share these all with you so you don’t miss a thing!). (Continue reading…)
Have you ever played around with an old quilt block only to find that a modern look isn’t far off?
I had the pleasure of working with Benartex on their latest issue of Modern By the Yard. This eZine releases today and includes a block that I designed! Make sure you check out my block below and then pick up a copy to see the other awesome blocks by Heather Black and Chris Dodsley.
You may have noticed some fun patterns around here lately like Snail Mail and my upcoming pattern: Polaroid Post.
There’s something sweet and old-fashioned about getting a card in the mail these days, the joy that you experience when someone took the time to sit and hand write you a thoughtful note is undeniable!
Now, when someone takes the time to sit down and sew me their thoughts—that means the world! Quilted postcards are a great way to get a quick little project in and show someone you care. The best part? You can create them using fabrics from your scrap pile and odds are that this card won’t get thrown away or stashed in a box…these are center-of-the-refrigerator material!
(Continue reading…)Today I want to share a very fun pattern that I’ve created. If snails aren’t your thing, then you’ll still want to read on and see how you can create a quilted post card…it’s pretty cool!
Quilting is just for people that went to design school…right?
Wrong!
With a degree in nursing and an itch for some mommy alone time (a’men) Kelly, of Kellyquilter Design started making quilts in the 80’s. After a short break while her sons were little, she started producing quilts again in the 90’s and became a teacher. Since then, Kelly has published lots of beautiful patterns, a book, and produced helpful templates for both. I’m excited to welcome Kelly to the blog today! (Continue reading…)
Today I’m sitting down and chatting with Debby, the feisty and creative lady behind Debby Brown Quilts. Debby wears many many hats, but you may know her best as a national and international teacher, Craftsy instructor, and pattern designer. I really enjoyed getting to know her better and am so excited to share Debby’s passion for quilting with you today! She’s described herself as a quilt enabler, which I absolutely love and think fits her personality perfectly. Lets sit down and strap in for this fun-filled interview! (Continue reading…)
We’ve all been there—you get to the end of a long sewing day, workshop, or guild project. You’ve laid out all your blocks perfectly, and despite your best efforts not to be a Chatty Cathy, your quilt is still in pieces. You try your best to stack and label them, but we all know that your beautifully organized piles won’t stay that way for long. What to do? (Continue reading…)
Today we’ve got a mother-daughter duo with an adorable company that I’m so excited to share about! Cecile and her daughter Rachel are the creative and savvy businesswomen behind Just Another Button Company. You’re going to be utterly inspired by their amazing offerings of hand made and hand dyed buttons, pincushions and patterns. I dare you to read this post without picking up some of their adorable creations! (Continue reading…)
