Zipped Path was almost a black and white quilt, but I found these beautiful prints by Dear Stella and knew the direction to take the quilt!  Using a variety of fabrics of similar tones results in a calming quilt,  and it's fun to make. Zipped Path measures 50″ x 60″ Designed and pieced by me [...]

Modern Cross-Stitch is a simple, graphic design.  I love texture and the feel of the Cross Weave fabrics, they tend to be a bit thicker than most quilting cottons and they quilt up beautifully.  Of course this would be stunning in prints as well - what would you use? Modern Cross-Stitch measures 68″ x 85″ [...]

Modern Exchange is made with two alternating blocks with lots of appeal! There's so many different ways to incorporate favorite prints or solids in this quilt. Confetti Crossings measures 60″ x 70″ Designed and pieced by me with my Baby Lock Melody Quilted by Natalia Bonner Fabrics are Flock by Thomas Knauer Instructions for baby size [...]

Improvised Herringbone has a few foundation pieced blocks, that add a big impact to the quilt top! This is a great scrap buster, and a great way to use a favorite fat quarter bundle. Improvised Herringbone measures 70″ x 83″ Designed and pieced by me with my Baby Lock Melody Quilted by Natalia Bonner Fabrics are [...]

Modern Twist is a simple and fun quilt to make.  It makes up quick, and is perfect for a nice nap on the couch (a girl can dream, right?). Modern Twist measures 56″ x 60″ Designed and pieced  & Quilted by me with my Baby Lock Melody Fabrics are Paris & Company by My Mind's Eye [...]

Confetti Crossings is a simple two block quilt, made with half-square triangles in contrasting prints, and a simple 16-patch.  In the book I include directions for making 8 hst units at one time, or cutting directions if you are using a Go! Cutter like me! Whenever I make more than a few hst units, I [...]

Color Waves never fails to catch an eye - it is made with Kaufman's Radiance collection of silk/cotton blend fabrics.  They are beautiful to sew with, and result in a beautiful quilt!  Sophia keeps claiming it for her bed, and I tell her she can't have it yet.  Maybe I should make her one, but [...]

Hi there! I hope you all had a great weekend! I had a lot of fun sharing these quilts in person with local quilters, having finished them all up a year ago, it's really fun to finally have them out and about online and in person.  If you own a quilt shop, you can reserve [...]

Buttonholes is a rectangular block, with long lean lines.  With this project, complete instructions for making flying geese are included, with no waste, and no bias to manage either!  It's a great skill builder, for a new to intermediate quilters. Buttonholes measures 54″ x 63″ Designed and pieced by me with my Baby Lock Melody Quilted by Natalia [...]

This is one of many current favorites, right now!  I love the negative space created in Star-Crossed, and the quilting in those spaces. Star-Crossed measures 60″ x 75″ Designed and pieced by me with my Baby Lock Melody Quilted by Natalia Bonner Fabrics are Boho from Annette Tatum Instructions for a baby quilt is included in [...]

Patchwork Weave is a great scrap busting quilt! Select a palette for the center mosaic, and start stitching! Patchwork Weave measures 60″ x 72″ (my favorite size!) Designed and pieced by me with my Baby Lock Melody Quilted by Natalia Bonner Fabrics are from the Free Spirit Designer collections, and my stash Strip piecing and [...]

While I'm busy with some less exciting details of life, (taxes/sick kids/shipping quilts) I thought I would take the time to share a few details about the quilts in my book!  Modern Basics II has been on shelves nearly a month, and I'm looking forward to seeing how creative everyone else is with the patterns. [...]