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
Huge Announcement!
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
Tiny 3 Mini Quilt
Sometimes, it’s hard to be patient! I made this little mini quilt, called Tiny 3, last July. It was intended for an issue of Modern … Read More
Summer Sampler
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
Papercuts BOM Progress
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
Selvage Whirlwind Block Pattern
I am excited to share my Selvage Whirlwind Block Pattern! Yesterday, I asked, “who collects selvages?” on Instagram and found out that so many of … Read More
Double Ended Seam Rippers
My husband just finished making a new batch of 9 hand turned acrylic seam rippers. They have a stiletto on one end and a seam … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap 5
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 5! We are still having so much fun and I am getting requests … Read More
While She Naps Podcast
Just over a week ago, I had a unique opportunity. Abby Glassenberg, visited me at my home to tape her podcast, While She Naps. Do … Read More
QuiltCon 2019
Sometimes, I post pictures to Instagram only and forget that not everyone uses Instagram and that I should share on my blog too. This is … Read More
QuiltCon Magazine
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
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
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