This month, the Island Batik challenge was secondary pattern play. So, of course, I made it Island Batik Modern Pattern Play! I returned to one of my favorite techniques–improvisational curved blocks that I call Parisian Curves. (Pattern and detailed tutorial is in my book, Madly Modern Quilts available online and at local quilt shops). This [ …Continue Reading ]
Submitting to quilt shows–many of us love doing it and others hate the thought of competition. Submitting to quilt shows can be fun or scary. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on some of the factors to consider. I’ve been focused on designing and writing patterns and haven’t submitted to many shows for the [ …Continue Reading ]
I am very proud to announce that I will be teaching modern quilting workshops at the American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek in Daytona Beach, FL from February 27–March 2, 2019. Signups will be up this fall. And, be sure to check out the contests for their shows–they welcome modern quilts. By the way, visit my Teaching [ …Continue Reading ]
Patriotic Modern Quilts Book Launch! I am very proud to announce that my newest book, Patriotic Modern Quilts, is now available for purchase at your local quilt shop and on Amazon. What’s Inside? 11 Projects Project Planning Pages –handy sheets that will help you organize all of your quilt projects Many projects with options for [ …Continue Reading ]
Upcoming Modern Quilt Workshops I will be teaching two modern quilt workshops at the StitcherParadise Retreat, being held in Tampa FL from August 17-19, 2017. NO-SEW Hands On Demo: Fractured Disappearing 9 Patch. This is a project from Madly Modern Quilts, my first book, We’ll use paper and scissors and you’ll learn some of the [ …Continue Reading ]
Newsletter Launch Give Away!! I’ll be launching a periodic Newsletter in just a few weeks. I promise not to overwhelm your inbox and of course, I will NEVER sell or giveaway your name and email address to anyone, anywhere. (I use a secure system for my newsletter–www.MailChimp.com. They are highly rated and respected.) The Newsletter [ …Continue Reading ]
Welcome! And thank you for visiting my online home where I explore the wonderful world of madly modern quilts. I am a modern quilt designer, teacher and author. I am deeply in love with the freedom and creativity that modern quilting offers quilters of any level and any type. The world of modern quilting embraces [ …Continue Reading ]
My Madly Modern Quilts book is published!! I’ve been working on a book about modern quilts for about two years and now I can see the results of my labor. Talk about doing a happy dance–champagne and french fries and chocolate for everyone!! OK–that’s a weird combination, but those are some of my favorite foods. [ …Continue Reading ]
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE IN THESE WORKSHOPS. I will be teaching a modern quilt workshop in June and July 2016 in Gulfport FL. The workshops will take place at FabricSmart located at 5401 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport FL 33707. To register, contact Karen Donnelly at 727-914-8850. Slow Curves and Strips: Modern Quilt Workshop Friday, [ …Continue Reading ]
My guild, Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild, just held its first very successful modern quilt retreat. I worked with several wonderfully talented members of the guild to plan and run the retreat and I thought I’d share some of our major lessons learned, along with lessons I learned running my own retreats. Keep it Small? or [ …Continue Reading ]
