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
EQ8 Serendipity Shrink & Flip Tool Tutorial
I thought that I would play with the EQ8 Serendipity tool today and show you what I discovered…come learn along with me! To begin, I … Read More
Entomologie Fabric
When Betz White showed some images of her new Entomologie fabric collection, I just knew that they would make for an adorable Tell Me A … Read More
Tutorial: How to Create a Coloring Sheet in EQ8
When I sell patterns, sometimes I like to include a coloring sheet. Basically, it’s a page size quilt top layout in black and white, without … Read More
Teaching at QuiltCon 2019
The QuiltCon Catalog has just been released! I will be teaching in Nashville next February and hope that I might see you in some of … Read More
EQ8 Designing Quilts Book
I have some exciting news for EQ8 lovers! The Electric Quilt Company has published a new book, released for sale today, called EQ8 Designing Quilts: … Read More
Paper Patterns
In response to your requests, I have finally listed my paper patterns in my Etsy shop. Each pattern has two listings. They are clearly marked … Read More
Easy Squeezy Table Runner
I have a project in the June/July 2018 issue of Sew News, now available. You can purchase the magazine here. And, for a limited time, … Read More
Spring Patterns are Now Available!
My new patterns have been shipped to the distributors and are now available as PDF downloads for your convenience! If you would like to purchase … Read More
Magic Spark Quilt
Last, but not least, is Magic Spark, the final quilt pattern to accompany my By Hand fabric collection. This colorful, dynamic quilt design screams rainbows … Read More
Negativity Quilt featuring the By Hand Fabric Collection
This third quilt in my new pattern series may look familiar to you. That’s because I made a version of this quilt for the QuiltCon … Read More
Dogwood Quilt
Here is the second quilt pattern that accompanies my By Hand fabric collection. This quilt is called Dogwood because I thought that the simple geometric … Read More
Game Board Quilt
I just finished sewing for Quilt Market and I think it’s time to stop showing sneak peeks on IG and to start showing off the … Read More
By Hand Fabric Collection Coming Soon!
I have been quiet lately because I have been sewing like a maniac for spring quilt market. Here is a sneak peek of my new … Read More
Hexie Pincushion Trio
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