The Original Quill Pattern A little over two years ago I shared my Quill pattern for the first time. It was one of many quilts that I designed for my first fabric line - Modern Neutrals. It's a quick, fairly simple quilt to make, and it was a perfect fit for Quilty. At the time Quilty [...]
Week 2 This week of improv brought lots of different outcomes. I love the simple patchwork, log cabin type blocks, but curves have also played a big role in my making this week. Experimenting with different cuts, without rulers or templates to ensure their compatibility definitely keeps things interesting! Some days I used only [...]
Layer Cake Pop in Adventures Do you collect Layer Cakes without a plan? Or need a cute and quick quilt for a gift? Layer Cake Pop by Fat Quarter Shop is really fun to make and not so big that you can't finish at home! I was invited to make [...]
I love collecting quilting books! These three are a current source of inspiration as I'm stitching my daily improv blocks: Quilting Modern - Has step by step information to create your own improvised quilts. Jacquie and Katie, offer specific techniques used in improvised quilts, color lessons, and are very encouraging of you [...]
Getting Started When I challenged myself to make improv blocks/compositions for 100 days, I knew it would challenge my creativity. And I welcomed it! Along with the challenge it has also be a lot of fun. Finding bits of fabric set aside on my cutting table or in my scrap bin, and putting them [...]
Personal Challenge - #100DaysOfQuiltImprov Late last year I started to think how I could challenge myself in my creativity, and really open myself up to more creativity in the coming year. I decided to challenge myself with improv quilting. I love developing patterns and chain piecing the latest idea, but I know there's so [...]
Hi friends! I hope your new year is off to a great start! I have some fun events booked this year and I'm really looking forward to meeting some of you as I travel near and far. I've also listed my online events to keep in touch with those of you I won't meet in [...]
It's fun to look through all the photos and appreciate all the finishes of the past year, and of course, dream about the next quilt! These are my favorite finishes - My Wonderland Quilt, was a quilt top for too long, I was excited to finish it up earlier this year! Majestic Mountains was made [...]
While not a new concept at all, rope bowls are entirely new to me and SO fun to make! Cotton clothesline about 1/4" thick is ideal for this project, I've found it at the grocery store, Walmart, and a local hardware store (I had to look around a bit after one ran out!). Start by [...]
Just in time for the Quiltcon deadline, I finished my Hyperspeed quilt for entry! I designed Hyperspeed in response to the All People Quilt - Nine-Patch Challenge, for whatever reason a challenge always put my brain on alert for the perfect idea. As I was finishing the binding, I was dreaming of the ideal photo [...]
Earlier this month a fun, new collaboration book was released - I Love Churn Dashes! Included in the book are 15 fresh takes on a Churn Dash quilt - everything from traditional with a little appliqué, to modern quilts in solids or with oversized blocks. I'm excited to be included in the book, there's lots [...]
 With quilts for the whole family, and patterns for you! These adorable little scissors are a gift with purchase on your shipped items. (not applicable to downloads) I had to test them, and found that they cut fabric well, and I love that the cover is attached so it won't get lost. Get them while [...]
