Inspired by the Island Batik February challenge, I began creating for a cause with the Starry Night fabric line.
My first thought was to honor a veteran through Quilts of Valor, but with this lovely blue monochrom...
Category: Finished Quilts
Cover Girl! McCall’s Quilting features my star quilt
Are you looking for a star quilt pattern? The summer issue of McCall's Quilting is sure to please!
Surprise in the mailbox
Quilt pattern designers, or anyone writing for publication, knows that it is a long waiting game from submission to finally seeing your name in print. I got the thrill of a li...
My first quilts – a trip down memory lane
Today I want to share my first quilts - the designs that drew me in along with the lessons learned from these early projects. Some of you may know the story of how I started quilting (because my mom opened a fabric store) but I really want to dive into the choices we have when we make a quilt.
Star...
Best-Ever Quilt Class – a TBQ memory
For Cheryl Sloboda's 31-Day Blogging Challenge, one of the prompts is to reflect on the most impactful quilt class we've ever taken. My vote goes to a class I took at Quilt Camp early in my quilting journey. Nancy Chong taught us to make a scrappy Crumb Quilt, and it literally changed my life.
The ...
New Pattern – Angel Wings
Have you ever seen a knit baby blanket that had a halo and wings? It makes an awesome backdrop for newborn portraits. I decided to make a quilted version. Introducing a new pattern: Angel Wings. This baby quilt pattern gives you step by step instructions for a crib-size quilt that would be a lovel...