Making an improv log cabin quilt was a fun challenge. In my newest Island Batik challenge, I combined two themes to create an improv log cabin wall hanging–here’s the tutorial showing how I did it. Cozy Log Cabins is the first challenge theme that I used! Log cabins are a great traditional pattern and I [ …Continue Reading ]
This month’s challenge for Island Batik is Star Struck and this is my quilt tutorial and free pattern for my modern version of a star. The Island Batik Ambassador challenge this month was to create a Star Quilt. I decided to take a modern approach and create an oversized wonky star using a limited color [ …Continue Reading ]
I am excited to announce that I will be teaching at AQS QuiltWeek in Daytona FL held February 27–March 2, 2019. AQS Members registration start Oc. 23, 2018 and registration for the general public starts Nov. 7, 2018 Click HERE for registration information. My AQS QuiltWeek Workshops Traditional, contemporary and modern quilters who [ …Continue Reading ]
August is a fabulous month: It’s the Island Batik Great Outdoors Blog Hop and I am sponsoring a Giveaway for my dear readers. [Fabrics used in the project and the items for the giveaway were all provided to me by Island Batik, Aurifil and Hobbs who are sponsors for the Island Batik 2018 Ambassadors.) My [ …Continue Reading ]
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my Triangle Joy Pattern, my latest modern quilt pattern. Dig into your scrap basket for a delightfully scrappy version OR you can use some of those treasured prints that you may only have small remnants of. To celebrate, I’m holding a fun Giveaway of some modern prints [ …Continue Reading ]
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’m honored that Danielle Palli, host of Birdland Media Works, featured me on her podcast series, The Artist Within. In this interview, I share tips for unlocking your own creativity as well as my lessons learned for getting a quilt pattern design business up and running. I had a lot of fun tlaking with Danielle [ …Continue Reading ]
Here’s the second in this series of Patriotic Modern Quilt Pattern Update posts from my latest book. You can use ANY fabrics to make these patterns–you are definitely not limited to red, white and blue. Let’s explore two patterns in this post. This time, I’m showing alternatives for TWO of the patterns. Strips & Stars [ …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 ]
