The Blog

I am working on a second Next Door BOM quilt top. Rather than using solids that accurately reflect the colors of the houses of those … Read More

I will be listing this batch of hand turned, acrylic seam rippers, made by my husband, in my Etsy shop at 11:00 Eastern time this … Read More

If you would like to direct a loved one to my shop for your Christmas gift, know that I am happy to help and to … Read More

In case you missed my last post, I wanted to let you know that I am running a Block of the Month program for 2020, … Read More

Would you like to join me sewing house blocks in 2020? Next Door is a Block of the Month program composed of 12 unique houses … Read More

Join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap–Holiday Edition! This is a last minute swap so you need to read the guidelines below and sign … Read More

I am happy to be a part of the By Annie #SewPink Initiative. I am offering a free paper pieced block pattern to help you … Read More

Back in 2011, I made a book shelf pillow for my home. You can see it here. Every now and then for the past eight … Read More

I have been working on a new paper piecing project inspired by a spider web. When I shared it on Instagram, there was some interest … Read More

I do! But I like baking them even more! Every year, I start baking and freezing Christmas cookies right after Thanksgiving. If you have been … Read More

As soon as I designed Flourish, the quilt that is photographed on the cover of my upcoming book, Petal + Stem, I knew that I … Read More

*This post contains affiliate links. Yikes, it’s crazy to be typing 2020! Are you familiar with the Quilter’s Planner? If not, you must click through … Read More

You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 6! We are still having so much fun and I am getting requests … Read More

I love collecting selvages! It’s the combination of text and design plus the memories that they provide, reminding me of particular projects I have made … Read More

I wanted to let you know that I just started up a YouTube channel! You can find it here. Please subscribe! Who knows, maybe I … Read More

If you recall, the West Newbury Cultural Council commissioned me to create a quilt commemorating our town’s bicentennial. You can read all about the comb … Read More

The block that I designed is being shared this week during the Summer Sampler 2019 Piecing Bootcamp. You can still sign up for the Summer … Read More

I love designing paper pieced curves and use them frequently in my designs. Why paper piece curves you may ask? Well, it’s personal preference. You … Read More

I have a huge announcement! I am working on my third book with Lucky Spool Media. It’s titled Petal + Stem: 40 Modern Floral Quilt … Read More

I was invited to design a block for Katie, Lee, and Faith’s Summer Sampler this summer! How fun! The theme this year is Piecing Bootcamp. … Read More

I can’t believe that we are four months into the Papercuts BOM and the fifth installment is about to be sent out on May 1st! … Read More