I have a fun little project in the current issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited. These are substantial (actually useful!) and super fun hexie shaped pincushions. … Read More
Splendid Sampler II
Have you heard the news? Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson have put together a sequel to their successful Splendid Sampler book. The Splendid Sampler 2 … Read More
Charley Quilt Pattern Now Available!
I have received so much positive feedback about this design! Thank you! I am happy to hear that you are looking forward to making it. … Read More
Cubemate in Quilty
I’m just popping in quickly to let you know that I have a new pattern available in the current issue of Quilty magazine; March/April 2018. … Read More
Charley Quilt
Finally, New England “spring” weather cooperated with me long enough to take a photograph of my finished quilt! This quilt was designed in EQ8 using … Read More
Crocus Pattern and Pillow Project
I just finished creating this little ode to spring! My crocus block measures 10″ square and was designed using Electric Quilt 8 Software. This is … Read More
Seam Rippers Available Today!
I am listing another batch of my husband’s hand turned seam rippers in just a few minutes! They tend to sell quickly so here’s the … Read More
Wings Quilt Pattern Release
Sometimes things take a long time to happen, and this is one of them! I designed this quilt, Wings, in 2015. It even hung at … Read More
Agave Quilt
Today’s the day that I am allowed to share my third quilt that will hang at QuiltCon this year! This is Agave. It was designed … Read More
Paper Piecing Pitfalls to Avoid with these Simple Tips!
I love paper piecing. That’s no secret! But I know that lots of people get frustrated by it. I have noticed a few mistakes … Read More
Celebration Quilt Pattern Now Available
I just finished up the Celebration Quilt Pattern with Bonus Coloring Sheet! It is available as a pdf download in all my shops: Etsy Craftsy … Read More
Celebration Quilt
I am happy to have a new finish to share and a sunny day in which to photograph it! We are in the midst of … Read More
Modern with a Twist: Monkey Wrench
Benartex publishes an online magazine called Modern by the Yard. In the new issue, they are including a column called Modern with a Twist, featuring … Read More
Cardinal Memory Pillow
This pillow was made in memory of someone we recently lost, much to early, to cancer. I made it for one of her close … Read More
Top 25 Quilting Blogs of 2017
I would like to thank FaveQuilts for designating my blog as one of the top 25 quilting blogs of 2017. You can see the full … Read More
Happy New Year!
I thought that I would jump on the bandwagon and share my best nine of 2017. I hand selected mine though because I didn’t like … Read More
Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century
I’m so excited about this new book, Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century by Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton and Heather Grant. I can’t wait … Read More
A Second Gingerbread House
I couldn’t resist making another! I found this sweet gingerbread man fabric on Etsy right after I finished this block design last week. I wasn’t … Read More
Cookie Cutter Angel Pattern
I thought that I was done creating new blocks for my Christmas quilt for this year. I had even packed them away in their box. … Read More
Trade Winds Pillow-Free Pattern
Today I am sharing a free pattern for this Trade Winds Pillow on the Aurifil blog! I wanted to design a simple project that showed … Read More
Penny’s Completed Little House on the Prairie Quilt
Penny finished her Little House on the Prairie Quilt! I am so proud of her. I didn’t allow my daughters to sew their blocks until … Read More
Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living Blog Tour
Welcome to my stop on the Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living blog tour! Sharon Holland, known for her fabric designs for Art Gallery Fabrics, has written … Read More
Little House on the Prairie Sew Along: Blocks and Musical Note
Penny continues to be determined to finish her quilt this year so that it can hang at our local library for the textile exhibit in … Read More
Little House on the Prairie Sew Along: Chalkboard and Dove in the Window
I hope you aren’t tired of seeing this smiling face because she has two more blocks to share with you today and her final two … Read More
Little House on the Prairie Sew Along: Blackbird and Shirt
Wow, as I just scrolled through the Little House on the Prairie posts, I saw my daughter grow up right before my eyes. I can’t … Read More
Seam Rippers for Sale
My husband has fired up the wood stove in the barn and made some gorgeous, double ended seam rippers on his lathe. They are hand … Read More