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A quick, easy, fun new pattern
Good morning from the snow globe that is Wisconsin! I'm having a pretty amazing morning myself, because today is a PATTERN RELEASE DAY! My new pattern, Pyramid Steps, is made up entirely of...
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Two more Paper Chain blocks complete
Well, I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that it's been a crazy month for me. We've been isolating for about two weeks now, and today was Day 1 of my girls' online school, which involved no shortage of...
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Atmosphere quilt pattern is now available
Good morning, and happy PATTERN RELEASE DAY! The Atmosphere Quilt Pattern is now available in my shop! Get the Atmosphere quilt pattern It's definitely a time to celebrate small victories, and...
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April's Paper Chain block
It's April, right? I'm kind of losing track over here, having not left the house in 4 weeks. LOL. At any rate, let's assume it's April, which means it's time for the April Paper Chain block.You guys,...
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Walk, Jog, Run: A Free-Motion Quilting Workout
Happy Saturday! Today is my day to tell you about Dara Thomasson's new book, Walk, Jog, Run - A Free-Motion Quilting Workout: Muscle-Memory-Building Exercises, Projects, and Tips. You all may have...
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Introducing Summer Sampler 2020: Easy-Piecing Summer
That's right, Summer Sampler 2020 launches TODAY! Are you ready for a summer of low-stress, easy piecing? Something tells us you are!Would you believe that this is the 5th annual Summer Sampler...
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Six new quilt blocks! Summer Sampler 2020
Happy July! Now that summer is in full swing, I've been talking with a lot of my friends about how this has really been a "silver lining summer." We've had so many wonderful...
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Summer Sampler 2020 Catch-Up
It must officially be fall, because the final Summer Sampler 2020 block has been released! Here's a round-up of all the blocks that have been released since my last post for our annual summer...
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My must-have supplies in the sewing studio
I've been in my studio for 6 years, ever since we converted it from our formal living room/kids' playroom (click here and here to see what I wrote about it at the time). Now I've spent the past few...
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Summer Sampler 2020 quilt complete
My Summer Sampler 2020 quilt is complete, and I couldn't be more pleased! Get the Summer Sampler 2020 pattern I just loved working with this color palette - I have a feeling you'll be seeing more...
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Treeline quilt pattern is now available!
Good morning! I'm so excited to let you know that my newest quilt pattern, Treeline, is now available in my shop! And happy day: It's fat-quarter/jelly roll friendly! Get the Treeline pattern That's...
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What is a scant quarter-inch seam, and how do I get it?
The perfect scant quarter-inch seam. Achieving it is the holy grail of quilting, friends. If you’ve got it, a whole universe of accurately pieced designs can (and probably is!) yours. But too many of...
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Summer Sampler 10: A free weekly block pattern series
#summersamplerturns10 I have a very exciting announcement this morning! Over the next 3 months, I’m joining with Katie Blakesley of Swim Bike Quilt and Faith Jones of Fresh Lemons Quilts to...
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Summer Sampler 10: Greek Cross and Star of Virginia blocks
Yesterday my weather was mid-40s and sunny, and I can't tell you how it lifted my spirits. Spring is right around the corner! Also lifting my spirits: Our Summer Sampler 10th Anniversary...
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Summer Sampler 10: Mosaic - a free block pattern
#summersamplerturns10 Welcome to our third FREE block pattern, as we re-release classic Summer Sampler blocks! I'm so thrilled to be sharing another fun traditional-to-modern block with all of you....
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Summer Sampler 10: Arkansas Traveler - a free block pattern
Welcome back to our celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Summer Sampler Series! We’re celebrating by re-releasing all of the original Summer Sampler block patterns, entirely for free. This...
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Summer Sampler 10: Minnesota - a free block pattern
Welcome back to our celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Summer Sampler Series! We’re celebrating by re-releasing all 12 of the original Summer Sampler block patterns, entirely for free. This...
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Introducing Summer Sampler 2021: Vintage Restyle
It’s time!!! Summer Sampler 2021 launches TODAY!This year’s theme is “Vintage Restyle.” We took some of our favorite traditional quilt block designs—think Sawtooth Star, Irish Chain, Log Cabin,...
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Kansas Dust Storm: A free block pattern
Welcome to our last block in the Summer Sampler Series 10th Anniversary celebration! I hope you've enjoyed this trip down memory lane with Katie, Faith, and myself, and will get lots of use out of...
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A spring sale! Plus, why I’ve been so quiet lately …
Yes, as some of you may have noticed, it's been a little quiet around my corner of the internet lately! While I have loved running this quilting business for more than ten years, my life has seen...
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