The Petal + Stem Bouquets that I described in my last post are now available for pre-order. You can purchase the listing from either my … Read More
Petal + Stem Bouquets; Treat Yourself!
I am excited and I hope you will be too! I love flowers so much that I kept designing new ones, even once I was … Read More
Virtual Lectures
Guild leaders, are you trying to engage your membership while socially distanced? I would be happy to visit your guild via Zoom for a 45 … Read More
Onward Block: Quilt Designer Shop Hop
I was invited to join the Quilt Designer Shop Hop and it’s my turn today! Each of the ten designers has designed a block that … Read More
Improv Paper Piecing Online Workshop
My second online workshop is ready! It’s been a couple of long weeks of filming and editing so this will be all for awhile. But … Read More
Online Workshop!
I am thrilled to announce that I now have an online workshop available! My first offering is Designing Paper Pieced Curves. You will be guided … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap: Christmas in July
Join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap–Christmas in July! Details: You must sign up by July 6th but you can start sewing your blocks … Read More
Whimsy Garden Sew-along Part 6
I’m a little sad! This is the final post for the Whimsy Garden Sew-along. It’s been fun seeing your blocks appear on Instagram. If you … Read More
Sunflower Pillow
I love the colors in this pillow! I used the Sunflower block from my book, Petal + Stem but I didn’t stick with traditional yellow … Read More
How to Design a Quilt in EQ8 Using Blocks from the Library
I received a request for a quick tutorial on how to select blocks from the EQ8 Block Library, add them to your Sketchbook, and then … Read More
Snail Pin!
Do you collect pins? I just added these cute enamel pins to my Etsy shop! I made an enamel pin from the center of my … Read More
Radiance Quilt Pattern
I shared my Radiance Quilt last year in this post. I designed the pattern for the Modern Quilt Guild and it was offered exclusively to … Read More
Whimsy Garden Sew-along Part 5
We are finishing our quilt tops this week! Yay!! If you missed the previous posts for the sew-along look for Part 1, Part 2, Part … Read More
Twilight Garden Pillows
I love making pillows but haven’t made any in a long time because, for awhile there, I had A LOT of them. They have been … Read More
Seedling Quilt
I really enjoyed making this quilt over the past few weeks. I used several blocks from my book, Petal + Stem: the grass, pot, butterfly, … Read More
Whimsy Garden Sew-along Part 4
Let’s start Part 4 of the sew-along! If you missed the previous posts for the sew-along look for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. … Read More
My New Potted Seedlings Quilt
I am in the middle of the #whimsygardensewalong but that hasn’t stopped me from starting a second quilt! I sketched out a quilt top layout … Read More
Tutorial: How to Modify a Block for Paper Piecing in EQ8
I have been using The Electric Quilt software (EQ8) to design my blocks and quilts for years now and am currently working with EQ as … Read More
Whimsy Garden Sew-along Part 3
Today marks the start of Part 3 of the Whimsy Garden Sew-along. I am happy to have you back sewing your garden with me! I … Read More
Fabric Bundles
I wanted to let you know that I listed some fabric bundles in my Etsy shop. They are FQ bundles ranging from 4-7 fat quarters … Read More
A Friend for Snail
If you have been following along with my Whimsy Garden sew-along, you have probably noticed the snails in the garden! While I do not appreciate … Read More
Whimsy Garden Sew-along Part 2
It’s time to start Part 2 of the Whimsy Garden Sew-along! If you missed the first post for the sew-along, you can find it here. … Read More
More Seam Rippers Available!
I am about to list this batch of beautiful, handmade acrylic handled seam rippers in my Etsy shop! They generally sell out quickly so if … Read More
Free Squirrel Pattern
I first designed this paper pieced squirrel block in 2013. It was a free pattern offered as part of the Forest Quilt Along. I took … Read More
Selvage Whirlwind Progress
Like many of you, I have been making lots of masks lately. One of the things that has kept me going, is saving my selvages … Read More