I recently sent out a survey to my Tell Me A Story swappers and another Holiday block swap won by a landslide. Blocks must ship … Read More
Tell Me A Story Christmas Transitions
Last week, I promised that Christmas Transitions were coming soon….here they are! I am really excited about these. Here is a small quilt top using … Read More
Tell Me A Story Halloween Transitions
I recently polled my Tell Me A Story swappers to see what kind of swap they would like next. Someone left a comment saying that … Read More
Join my Bows + Boughs QAL
I am pleased to invite you to join my free holiday QAL! I designed this Petal + Stem inspired holiday quilt because I wanted a … Read More
Halloween Tell Me A Story Block Swap
I casually mentioned that I was thinking of a Halloween Tell Me A Story block swap in one of the current swap emails and there … Read More
Fabric and Thread Handled Seam Rippers
As you know, my husband has been making hand turned seam rippers for my Etsy shop for years now. They have either wood or acrylic … Read More
Spider Web Wall Hanging
I recently saw Art Gallery Fabric’s new Halloween collection called Spooky ‘n Sweeter and I felt compelled to make a Halloween project. I don’t tend … Read More
Tell Me A Story Holiday Block Swap
I haven’t run a Tell Me A Story Holiday themed block swap in awhile. It’s time! Blocks must ship by August 20th. There will be no … Read More
Quilt Sample Sale
I rarely sell quilts but I am out of space! Click through to my Etsy shop to read about each quilt. There are just five … Read More
Seam Rippers
My husband has finished another batch of seam rippers! He hand turns these on his lathe. This particular batch is made from maple wood with … Read More
Field + Flutter
I am so excited to be able to share this free Field + Flutter layout with you! It’s been a work in progress for awhile … Read More
Spring Fling Bouquet
Are the daffodils still blooming where you are? I bet this feels a little late for many of you but the daffodils are still in … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap #14
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 14! This will be the last swap until the fall. Blocks must ship … Read More
Petal + Stem Block Swap #3
The first two rounds of the Petal + Stem Block Swap were so successful, and so much fun, that I am starting another immediately! Blocks … Read More
Bee and Ladybug Join in the Fun
As I have mentioned a few times now, I really can’t stop designing blocks to complement those found in Petal + Stem. There are just … Read More
Curious Ant
As I have mentioned, my ideas for mix and match flower and stem blocks did not end with the publication of my book, Petal + … Read More
Opportunities for Lectures and Classes from Home
Registration has just opened for Road@Home for May. I will be teaching two virtual workshops and giving two lectures. This is a great opportunity to … Read More
Finally, a Quilt on my Bed
It’s only been 8 years since I started this quilt! It’s about time that I have a handmade quilt on my bed. I am glad … Read More
Foothills Bouquet
I seriously can’t stop designing flowers, fortunately, that’s not a bad problem to have. Today I would like to introduce a new Bouquet called Foothills. … Read More
Top Five Block Patterns for Paper Piecing Beginners
I am frequently asked which of my paper pieced block patterns are best for beginners. Here’s my answer! Please remember that they do not all … Read More
Petal + Stem Block Swap #2
The first round of the Petal + Stem Block Swap was so successful, and so much fun, that I am starting another immediately! Blocks must … Read More
Tell Me A Story Block Swap #13
You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 13! Blocks must ship by April 19th. There will be no extensions to this … Read More
Meadow Bouquet
My third Bouquet is now available! I couldn’t stop designing Petal and Stem blocks after publishing my book, Petal + Stem. I decided to periodically … Read More
Wooden Seam Rippers
I am about to list these seam rippers in my Etsy shop. These seam rippers are hand-turned maple with acrylic inserts in the handle. They … Read More
Sled Pattern
I designed another block for my someday Christmas quilt. This block isn’t really just for Christmas though, it’s just wintery! I was inspired by the … Read More
Christmas Wreath
I have a collection of well over a dozen Christmas paper pieced patterns. I have been designing them just one or two a year for … Read More