I look forward to the QuiltCon Magazine each year. It’s one of my favorites because it’s all about modern quilting! This year, I have an … Read More
#tellmeastoryblockswap @ QuiltCon
I thought that it would be fun to meet some of the #tellmeastoryblockswap participants in person and for them to meet eachother too! If you … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap 4
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 4! We are still having so much fun and I am getting requests … Read More
Modern by the Yard #10
The new issue of Modern by the Yard is available today on the Benartex website. It’s a free ezine with articles, projects, and information on … Read More
Papercuts BOM Update
Craftsy made a big announcement yesterday that they were closing many pattern shops. They are keeping others, including mine, but are planning on removing some … Read More
Christmas Quilt Progress and New Pattern!
Every year, for the last several years, I have designed and sewed a new block or two for my Christmas quilt. I really enjoy the … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap 3
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 3! We are still having so much fun and I am getting requests … Read More
Papercuts Block of the Month for 2019
I have been wanting to do this forever! I love paper snowflakes, don’t you? You don’t need to shovel them! I have designed a block … Read More
Bicentennial Comb Quilt
I completed the Comb Quilt that I was commissioned to make by the West Newbury Cultural Council! The Town of West Newbury is celebrating our … Read More
Interlock Quilt in By Hand
Interlock has been one of my best selling patterns for a number of years now. I think it’s because it can be made with a … Read More
Comb Collection
I hadn’t anticipated selling my comb patterns but was met with a lot of interest! I am happy to announce that the 4 block patterns … Read More
Comb Quilt
I am working on a project that is going to take me a number of weeks of full time work to complete. I was commissioned … Read More
Plaited Quilt
This little quilt was inspired by braids. Braids play an important role in my everyday, I suppose. I have two daughters and often start the … Read More
Juliet Quilt Pattern
It’s ready! I have listed the Juliet Quilt Pattern in my pattern shop here on my web site, and also in my Etsy shop. Just … Read More
Keyed Up –Free Pattern
Now that By Hand is shipping to stores, I wanted to share the free pattern that I designed for the collection. This is Keyed Up … Read More
Juliet Quilt
It feels so good to say that I finished this quilt! I have spent many, many hours on it, pushing my design skills, piecing skills, … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap 2
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 2! We are having so much fun with the first round that I … Read More
Wool Ironing Mat Review
Precision Quilting Tools sent me a wool ironing mat to try out. I was skeptical that an ironing mat would make much of a change … Read More
By Hand Fabric in my Shop!
Today was an exciting mail day! My order of precuts of By Hand arrived! I have listed several FQ bundles of the collection and a … Read More
Shibori with Indigo Dye
For quite awhile now, I have wanted to experiment with shibori with indigo dye. It felt a little bit intimidating due to the mess. I … Read More
Splendid Sampler 2: Flowering Tree Block (Giveaway too!!)
GIVEAWAY CLOSED–WINNER IS PATTI KAPLAN Welcome Splendid Samplers! I am happy to share the block that I designed for Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson’s book, … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap! It’s going to be lots of fun! Why swap? Well, if you are … Read More
Seam Rippers in the Shop!
These seam rippers, made by my husband, are now available in my shop!
Trowel and Pot Pattern
I have been wanting to rework this pattern for quite awhile and finally made the time to do it. I was able to simplify some … Read More
Oliso Pro Review
I was sent an Oliso Pro smartiron TG1600 for this review. I have to say, I am super excited to have a pink iron to … Read More
Sophisticate Quilt
I am over the moon about this finish! My new quilt is called Sophisticate because she is sewn up in a limited, subtle palette that … Read More