I had a great time teaching at Mountain QuiltFest in Pigeon Forge Tennessee this month. I taught five modern quilt classes and gave a lecture, “What Makes a Modern Quilt?”. Several of the classes used patterns from my book, Madly Modern Quilts . The Fibonacci pattern and the X block pattern can be purchased here. [ …Continue Reading ]
First, my MidCentury Modern Curves Black & White #1 was published in Curated Quilts! Here’s a photo of the quilt. Link to buy the current issue. This quilt is in my series–and it’s one of my most popular workshops. Here is an early version in ombre colors. I hope that you can join me [ …Continue Reading ]
One of my 2020 goals is to create more video tutorials showing my process for creating quilts. So, I created a video tutorial while I was making a new version of my Fractured Triangle pattern in a very different colorway from my original version. I had testers who made wonderful variations when I published the [ …Continue Reading ]
I’m proud to announce that my Fractured Triangles Quilt Pattern is up for sale in my Etsy shop. I love this pattern because a complex result can be achieved with a planned improvisation technique. It’s all about the fabric choices–and there’s lots of guidance in the pattern. And be sure to scroll down to see [ …Continue Reading ]
Here’s a peek into my process for making this commission quilt. As many of you know, I spent many years as an artquilter before I moved into the world of modern quilt designing and teaching. I still make a few artquilts every year–usually as a commission like this one or in response to an invitation [ …Continue Reading ]
I am thrilled to announce my first AfroModern Quilts Masterclass will be hosted by Cultured Expressions, a fabulous shop and studio run by Lisa Shepard Stewart. Here are the details: DATE: May 29, 30 and 31, 2020 MasterClass Location: Gateway Family YMCA in Rahway NJ Registration Fee: $495 per person includes personalized instruction by me; [ …Continue Reading ]
An update to the Parisian Curves pattern has been uploaded to this site! If you purchased Madly Modern Quilts, then you have access to this free update. Your code is located on page 5 of Madly Modern Quilts. Here’s a link to the page on this site with this pattern update and other resources related [ …Continue Reading ]
I am happy to announce the launch of TURNING CORNERS and STASH JAZZ, two new modern quilt patterns available in my Etsy shop. And, yes, I will also be teaching these patterns as workshops! Contact me if your Guild or Shop would like to book 2020 or 2021 dates. Turning Corners Pattern Turning Corners is [ …Continue Reading ]
Hello Everyone, I am excited to share some great news with you. A lot of good stuff is happening in my quilt life these days and I’m celebrating. In fact, be sure to read to the bottom of this post to find out about a GiveAway!! I WON AN AWARD! My quilt, MidCentury Modern: Black [ …Continue Reading ]
Yesterday was a busy day on Instagram. And although I signed off for the holidays, I will have to do one more post. The Modern Quilt Guild sent out the decision emails for QuiltCon 2019. I am quietly celebrating three acceptances. MidCentury Modern Curve #1. I KNOW that I’ve been promising a pattern…and I am [ …Continue Reading ]
